Should a police station be used as a place of safety when detaining a person with #MentalHealth issues under deprivation of liberty laws? Following a High Court judgment, our lawyers explore the issue in more detail and what it means for public bodies. irwinmitchell.com/news-and-insig…

Our experts are supporting a domestic abuse survivor who is now calling for police and prosecutors to ensure the safety of survivors. The #HighCourt have granted the case can proceed, after her new address was shared with her violent ex-partner: bit.ly/4fiRO93

We’re delighted to continue our #Growth as a firm, investing in future success with Wright Johnston and new offices, acquiring Silk Family Law, and achieving a record turnover. To mark this we’re donating £500,000 to the Irwin Mitchell Charities Foundation: bit.ly/3WR6GEc

Delighted that Mencap is partnering with #Omaze for their Yorkshire House Prize Draw, running from today. It's a transformational partnership which will help us ensure that people with a learning disability are seen for all that they are and all that they can be.

Birmingham special needs school travel plan unlawful - mum - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

We’re delighted to be Omaze UK's charity partner for the Yorkshire House Draw! Money raised will support our work breaking down barriers to create a fairer, more inclusive society for the 1.5 million people with a learning disability in the UK 👉 shorturl.at/jcv2a

DoLS referral numbers hit new record but practitioners cut backlog and average case timeframes - Community Care communitycare.co.uk/2024/08/23/dol…

Is the information sharing approach within the mental health services leading to the deterioration in health and/ or death of patients? irwinmitchell.com/news-and-insig… via Irwin Mitchell

Our client Craig shares his experience of navigating the #SEN tribunal appeal process for his daughter Ruby. In our #Podcast, he gives an insight into the reasons he needed #Legal support and offers tips and advice for other parents in a similar situation: bit.ly/4eauoBb

One-word #Ofsted ratings for schools in England are being scrapped immediately. Our #Education law experts discuss what this means for schools, why you should get involved in the upcoming consultation and what needs to happen next: bit.ly/4cURpHc

Means testing for Winter Fuel Payments: What does it mean for those affected? https://irwinmitchell.com/news-and-insig… via Irwin Mitchell

Following the release of this year’s The Legal 500 directory, we’re delighted to be recognised as a top tier law firm. We have 24 practice areas featuring in 62 categories, with 139 individual lawyers recommended 148 times in the UK guide. Read more: bit.ly/4eR6iMn

Delighted to have joined the committee for CoPPA Yorkshire and Humber - do join us for drinks at our relaunch event on 15 November 2024 in Leeds!

Working with amazing individuals who challenge the boundaries of law, and driving change through our approach to diversity and inclusion, are just some of the reasons why our colleague Angela Jackman enjoys #LifeAtIM. Read her story: bit.ly/3UoFkDZ #BlackHistoryMonth

I am pleased to share my “Life at Irwin Mitchell” video in which I recount my journey into the law, my role models, the rewarding work at Irwin Mitchell and my views on further steps required by the legal sector to improve diversity and inclusion. #BHM2024

‘Chronic’ DoLS backlogs leaving many without human rights protections, warns CQC communitycare.co.uk/2024/10/29/chr…

Government reviews £30,000 limit on disabled adaptions grants - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

"I strongly support the principle behind the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill." Ex-Supreme Court president, Lord Neuberger, writes in today's Law Society Gazette. lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-and…

We're hiring! We're advertising to recruit a paralegal to work primarily on civil liberties cases, together with some Court of Protection and judicial review work, based in our #Manchester office. Details here: careers.irwinmitchell.com/jobs/vacancy/p…

Patients are being put at increased risk of deteriorating health because of issues in transferring them from hospital into #SocialCare, says our expert Elizabeth Ridley. Here, she sets out the key laws and guidance NHS bodies and councils should adhere to: bit.ly/3RPdChT