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Families avoiding ‘difficult conversations’ about old age care
Our latest research reveals that many of us are burying our heads in the sand when it comes to the realities of our later life care, or the care of...
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Men: don’t suffer domestic abuse in silence
It’s a common misconception that domestic abuse is a women’s issue. Men can experience domestic abuse in exactly the same way women can, and it can take many forms: physical, psychological,...
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Half of all women have been ‘sexually harassed at work’
Research by the TUC (Trades Union Congress) suggests that more than half of women have experienced some form of sexual harassment at work. In most cases, the perpetrator was male,...
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4 things you should do before you die
Smart planning for the future has never been more important. With economic uncertainty looming on the horizon, we all want to retain that feeling of control over our own lives...
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Could it be sepsis? The question all clinicians should ask
The new The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines published today are a positive step forward for future victims of sepsis. Following high profile campaigns by families...
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Where there’s a Will… there’s a war: why more people are contesting Wills
You may think that writing a Will is the easiest and most effective way to stop any arguments after your death. But according to some people, the deceased doesn’t always...
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How no fault divorce could reduce stress for families
Although divorce has been made less stressful over the years through initiatives such as mediation, it remains a difficult and often draining process for separating couples and their families. Resolution,...
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Rise of ‘Generation Rent’ looks set to continue in South West
Research conducted by Barcan+Kirby in our Citizen 2025 white paper shows that rising property prices and the ongoing housing shortage is fuelling the rise of ‘Generation Rent’ in the South West....
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The legal guide to buying a home
You’re buying a home – congratulations! Taking those first tentative steps on the housing ladder is both stressful and exciting, but a good solicitor will be an invaluable ally in helping you navigate the...
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Missed sepsis diagnosis costs lives
The recent story regarding the death of one-year-old William Mead and its implications around out-of-hours healthcare should give us all pause for thought. An NHS report into William’s case sheds...
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Think your boss can’t read your Facebook messages? Think again
Picture the scene: it’s 4 o’clock on a Friday afternoon in January. You’ve finished your report, made all your calls and finally cleared the last of the festive decorations from...
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New home, no survey. Big mistake?
You’ve found your dream home and can’t wait to get the contracts exchanged and completion date set. Chances are this will be your biggest investment to date. But with your moving...
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