Recently, we saved one of our vulnerable client’s who is now permanently unfit for work a staggering £60,000 by taking advantage of the student loan cancellation in the UK. In an environment where higher education is often the key to unlocking a brighter future, the burden of student loan debt has become an all too […]
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One of the working-age benefits most missed by claimants and their support is New-style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). This is a vital benefit that would be a help to many people, but it is left unclaimed due to lack of awareness. This is mostly down to poor promotion of it by the DWP. It
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Introduction For vulnerable individuals and their families, welfare benefits play a critical role in ensuring that they have access to the necessary support and resources. However, despite the government’s efforts(?) to provide assistance, many eligible individuals remain unaware of the full scope of benefits available to them. A recent success story from our benefits team
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One of the big impacts of the inflation crisis happening right now, is that benefits have, finally, gone up significantly. After a decade or more of benefits freezes and paralytic growth, benefits went up this April by 10.1%. This makes a huge difference to people on low incomes. Whether it is enough or not in
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On financial advice to vulnerable individuals with Ian Mackendrick
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Many of you will be aware of the McCloud and Sergeant Judgements, it is having a significant impact on pension loss claims for any individuals that are members of any of the public sector pension schemes. The McCloud and Sergeant judgments are two landmark decisions made by the UK Supreme Court that have significant implications
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Good morning, The holidays are over for many of us and as my daughter, Fabienne (now 7) returns to school, I wipe a tear (mostly of joy, some of sadness), and turn my mind back toward the work I love. Those more ‘experienced’ than I, say that life will be gone in the blink of
Good morning, Hope you are exceptionally well today. Been overwhelmed by two things recently — firstly, due to the huge support and instructions continuing from you – thank you, as I absolutely love my vocation and being able to help; and secondly i’ve been overwhelmed at my lack of pace, having made a somewhat comical return
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The United Kingdom cost of living crisis is an ongoing event starting in 2021, in which prices for many essential goods in the United Kingdom began increasing faster than household incomes, resulting in a fall in real incomes. This is caused in part by a rise in inflation in the UK, as well as the economic impact of foreign issues such as the 2022
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“Jane was Amazing! I am due to get my first benefits payment shortly. Completing the forms with Jane’s help was much better than trying to do alone as she is so on the ball and just made the whole process much easier and less stressful”
“We instructed Jeremy to provide expert evidence about the proper level of commission for introductions to be made to a financial adviser or pension fund as part of a multi-party fraud claim in the High Court of England and Wales. Jeremy was enthusiastic and passionate from the outset: from the initial conversation he started undertaking research, checking information and coming up with ideas about the best way to demonstrate and present his evidence. ”
“I would not hesitate to recommend Stephen as an expert witness, in particular advising on the form of the award in multi-million pound claims. Stephen recently assisted on the day of a Joint Settlement Meeting, being on the phone and at the end of emails to provide a steer on the choice between a lump sum and a Periodical Payments Order in a multi-million pound claim. He also helped with cashflow modelling on lump sum awards. The work he did to help my client with the choice between the form of the award and to help me and Counsel advise on settlement offers was absolutely invaluable.”
“Stephen is an excellent expert. His advice is clear and demonstrates his knowledge and experience. Stephen is an excellent communicator and has a detailed understanding of the litigation process. Most importantly, Stephen is excellent with clients. I would have no hesitation in recommending Stephen for any clinical negligence claim.”
“lan has been extremely helpful at providing a comprehensive report on a PPO at extremely short notice. He was very approachable and my client immediately felt comfortable with his advice. He made himself available for us at very short notice to advise on investments during the course of a joint settlement meeting. He is extremely competent and efficient. I would highly recommend his services.”