"Fresher minds for longer" - the @ris_law team spoke to @nytimes about our experience of trialling a 9-day fortnight as part of the UK @4day_week pilot this year, and how we make this work: https://t.co/MG5GuCUbfX
"We ask - how can we support each other to do our most valuable work, rather than 'how can we get the most time' out of our employees?" @Anne_MarieIrwin speaks to @TheLawSociety about how @ris_law is working towards a more sustainable way of lawyering: https://t.co/OENC4Pk5ho
@AXA@axainsurance this is truly appalling behaviour - please urgently review this case, consider the relevant neurological advice and act to support this family at their most difficult hour
1. I don’t often tweet about my personal life, but on 1st November, my mum Jane was hit by a large vehicle as a pedestrian in St. Louis, USA. She suffered a severe brain injury & remains in a coma in hospital.
Here's Jane & me in happier times.
Important settlement reaffirming the need for decisions in the child protection context to respect the human rights of disabled children
https://t.co/e3iKTanXi7
Did you know that we offer an ‘EHCP Health Check’ service? It is intended to help parents resolve issues with their child’s #EHCP and provide initial advice ahead of an #AnnualReview. You can find out more here: https://t.co/Bq2lskEFkI
I'm really proud that we're doing this (and notably are the only law firm taking part in the trial). It's great to be part of a firm that continues to lead the way in championing employee wellbeing whilst maintaining a high standard of work for our clients. Exciting times ahead!
We’re excited to be the taking part in the latest UK four day week pilot, launched this week by the @4Day_Week Campaign and @Timewise_UK – find out more about our involvement here: https://t.co/gliRgTDkEo
@OliverConway Many of us will take Friday, but it will depend on business need, and there is always cover in the office as we are trialling a 9-day fortnight across the team during the pilot.
Solicitors @ris_law are looking for parent(s) who think their Year 9 SEND child may be disadvantaged sitting closed-book written GCSE exams. Barrister @SteveBroach KC says inflexible assessments may be unlawful discrimination: https://t.co/T96IHATOux
https://t.co/0m1WdO45uO
We’re delighted to be recognised in @ChambersGuides once again this year as "a team of lawyers who not only know their stuff, but conduct themselves with a level of compassion and commitment that is, in our experience, unparalleled.” Thanks to all who gave feedback. [1/2]
Essential autumn reading for disabled young people, parents, families and allies - long awaited and much needed proposals to modernise and streamline the law on disabled children’s social care. Lots of important questions to get your teeth into
Crisis in autism care as patients wait four years for diagnosis @thetimes - using my data powers I have exposed the shocking and unacceptable delays for children - often waiting for many years of their childhood for help ⬇️
https://t.co/5pHlgSWFGa
We are in the High Court this week for the final hearing in our clients' judicial review of a decision by Devon County Council to close ‘vital’ mental health services in North Devon - read more about the case below: https://t.co/gs0DrdbHMl
We are at the @covidinquiryuk this week acting for the Disabilities Charities Consortium (“DCC”) where public hearings in Module 3 are beginning, examining the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on healthcare systems in the UK https://t.co/osnO8iGA1R 1/4