Navigating the world after an amputation requires reimagining not just mobility, but the very spaces we call home.

Julie Marsh, Partner in our Medical Negligence team, is joined by Architect, Jonathan France. In this episode, he shares his expertise on accommodation needs following amputation due to medical negligence, drawing from his unique journey from construction sites to expert witness work.

Jonathan reveals the critical balance between immediate adaptation and long-term planning. While many amputees manage well with prosthetics and resist the idea of “disability-friendly” housing, the reality remains that everyone faces periods when prosthetics aren't viable. This necessitates future-proofing accommodation for wheelchair accessibility, presenting challenges when most existing properties simply lack adequate space.

The conversation explores the emotional dimensions of housing recommendations, as clients, particularly younger ones, often struggle with suggestions that seem to emphasise their disability.

We discover how temporary rental properties during litigation can serve as educational experiences, helping clients understand how appropriate housing enhances rehabilitation and independence. The collaboration between different experts, from occupational therapists to physiotherapists, creates a comprehensive picture of needs that extends beyond mere accessibility to consider family dynamics, privacy, and lifestyle preferences.

Listen now to understand how expertly adapted accommodation becomes not just a place to live, but a foundation for rebuilding life after amputation.

If you or a loved one has suffered an amputation, please get in touch with our experts, who may be able to help your road to recovery. You can do so via www.boyesturnerclaims.com or by contacting mednegclaims@boyesturner.com.

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The pressure on parents when a newborn requires extended hospital care can be overwhelming. Between hospital visits, financial strain, and workplace demands, families face challenges from all sides. That's why the Neonatal Care Leave and Pay Act 2023 represents such a critical development for UK parents.

Rachel Makore, a medical negligence solicitor who specialises in birth injury cases, joins employment law expert Janey Rankin to unpack everything you need to know about the Neonatal Care Leave and Pay Act 2023. Coming into force on 6th April 2025, this Act provides eligible parents with up to 12 weeks of additional leave and pay when their baby requires neonatal care for at least seven consecutive days.

What makes this legislation particularly powerful is that the leave entitlement is a day-one right for both mothers and fathers, removing barriers that have historically made it difficult for many parents, especially fathers, to be present during these critical early days. The Act acknowledges the gender-neutral nature of parenting responsibilities and ensures financial protection, with statutory pay of £184 weekly for eligible parents.

We also explore crucial workplace protections under the Act, preventing employers from penalising parents who exercise these rights. Beyond the Neonatal Care Act, we discuss other recent and upcoming legislative developments that strengthen parental workplace protections, including enhanced redundancy protections for pregnant women and those returning from family leave, statutory carer's leave, and proposed changes to make paternity leave a day-one right.

Whether you're an expectant parent, employer, or healthcare professional, this episode provides essential knowledge about rights and responsibilities when a newborn needs specialised care.

If you or a family member has suffered an injury as a result of medical negligence, or you need support with an employment law matter, please contact us on mednegclaims@boyesturner.com or elg@boyesturner.com.

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This is the first episode in a short series looking at property adaptions for people living under the Court of Protection.

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• Personal injury
• Medical Negligence
• Asbestos
• Court of Protection
• Special Educational Needs