A cancer diagnosis can be difficult for anyone. But for a young person, it can pose different issues.

To explore cancer diagnosis in 18-24 year olds, our host and medical negligence expert Marcos Eleftheriou is joined by Dr David Walker, a professor of Paediatric Oncology (Emeritus) from the University of Nottingham. They’re also joined by Beth McCann, a senior specialist nurse from Teenage Cancer Trust.

Together, they discuss:

-A cancer diagnosis and its impact on young people

-Misdiagnosis and the difficulties faced by the healthcare sector

-Why young people with cancer often get missed

-The great work done by the healthcare sector to support those with cancer.

The panel also look to the future of cancer treatment and what that means for young people.

Our training principal Emma Rush talks to two of our apprentices, Apprentice Paralegal Thyra Simpson, and Business Administration Apprentice Angelina Vincent. They give you an insight into completing an apprenticeship with us.

Together they cover:

• What an apprenticeship is
• A ‘normal day’ in the life of an apprentice
• The skills they feel are most important for their roles
• Misconceptions about apprenticeships
• What their friends and families thought about them choosing an apprenticeship.

They’ll also give you advice and tips for choosing your path and making your own application.  

There are many barriers that prevent women and people with a cervix from attending their cervical screening. But spotting the Human papillomavirus (HPV virus) and cell changes early has a significant impact on outcomes.

Our host and medical negligence expert Samuel Hill is joined by our client Sarah McDonald and Bridget Little from Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust as they discuss:

• What it’s like to be diagnosed with cervical cancer and how to talk about it with your family
• The importance of cervical screening
• The signs and symptoms to look out for
• The support that’s available around attending your screening, receiving a diagnosis and coping with treatment.

You can call Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust Helpline on 0808 802 8000.

Due to the current economic climate, having financial plans in place for your loved ones has never been more important. Especially as only around the top 10% of retired households by income can afford to pay for nursing homes.

On our most recent podcast episode, our host and later life expert, Emma McCann is joined by, Chartered Financial Planner, Ian Rex-Hawkes and estate planning specialist, Stewart Stretton-Hill.

Our panel of experts discuss not only the importance of planning but, provide some insight on how to best approach planning for your elderly loved ones including:

• Adapting your plans to economic uncertainty
• Protecting your assets should a loved one need to go in to care
• Effective methods for financing care
• The importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA's).

Trainee solicitors Vassilios Goulielmos and Lorna Benson join our training principal, Emma Rush to give you an insight into completing a training contract with us.

Together, they cover what a training contract is, a ‘normal day’ in the life of a trainee, and what skills they feel are most important in their roles. They also discuss why they wanted to become solicitors and offer you advice and tips for your own application.

Although e-scooters are becoming commonplace in most major UK cities, the law surrounding them isn’t common knowledge.

In our latest podcast, our senior associate solicitor Richard Biggs is joined by Lewis Winton, regional campaigns officer, and Erik Matthies, policy officer, from the Royal National Institute of Blind People.

Together, they discuss e-scooter accidents and injury statistics, the law’s view on e-scooter use and ownership, how blind and partially sighted people are affected day-to-day, and what can be done to make e-scooters use safer for everyone.

It’s a turbulent time for businesses at the moment. They’re trying their best to deal with the increasing cost of borrowing, the energy crisis, consumer pessimism, and political uncertainty.

In our latest podcast, our Intellectual Property (IP) experts, Georgie Collins and Marcus Collins, discuss why you shouldn’t overlook protecting your brand when preparing to overcome these challenges. 

In our latest podcast, our employment specialist, Sybille Steiner is joined by Legal Director of Protect, Sybille Raphael. They look at the current protection UK whistleblowing laws provide and why businesses should take whistleblowing seriously.

This episode will also provide you with practical tips for having effective systems in place to monitor whistleblowing.

Whether you’re a business owner, line manager or HR professional, there’s a range of considerations you must make when employing and managing neurodivergent colleagues.

Our latest podcast looks into these considerations. It outlines the steps you should take to help colleagues who are neurodivergent to realise their potential.  This episode also provides guidance on how you can avoid falling foul of the Equality Act. 

To take you through this relatively new area is host and employment specialist Helen Dyke. Helen is is joined by special guest Emily Banks, founder and CEO of Enna Global, a specialist firm which helps inclusive employers recruit and retain neurodivergent talent.

If you’re experiencing change within your family relationships, talking to our specialist counsellor and coach could help. On our latest podcast episode, our experts discuss the benefits of our new counselling service.

Host Zahra Pabani is joined by our Client Counseller, Vicky Lambert, Senior Associate, Fiona Farrell and 4PB Barrister, Rhiannon Lloyd. The panel provide expert insight on topics including:

• How counselling can provide comprehensive support to those with a family law issue
• How Vicky can tailor her support to clients needs
• Providing clients with a greater understanding of the emotions they're feeling
• The importance of choice through providing other services like counselling.