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Making Space for Homeless Queers: An Interview with The Outside Project
Liam Hurren
1 October 2024
Modern families and their rights at work – how we can help
For many of us, balancing the responsibilities we have at home and at work can be demanding. For modern families this balancing act can create very real challenges, which are different for each member of a family as they navigate their way through parenthood.
15 November 2022
Who cares? What you can do to support the carers in your life
With National Carers Rights Day taking place on 24th November, Leena Lakhani, an Associate Barrister in our Criminal Litigation Team, describes in this very honest blog how she balances her professional and personal responsibilities.
11 June 2020
Carers Week 2020: Planning ahead to ease the pressure on carers
Carers are often unpaid relatives and/or close family friends; they can face practical problems such as not being able to speak to third parties on behalf of the person for whom they are caring and it can be difficult to access that person’s funds without legal authority. These practical issues can unnecessarily add more stress and challenges to the carer’s role, which should otherwise be focused on caring. To help alleviate this pressure, it’s important for anyone to look at ways they may be able to plan for and organise their financial affairs to help make these situations better for those who may need to care for them.
10 June 2020
Carers Week 2020: The importance of time, patience and asking for help
During Carers Week 2020, we help to make caring visible by sharing voices of staff members at Kingsley Napley, who are either carers themselves or witness the effects of others being required to fulfil a carer’s role. Today, we share Sarah Harris’ story about caring for her father, who suffers with MSA, whilst balancing responsibilities for her young children and for clients and colleagues in her role as partner in our Regulatory team. Sarah offers her advice to colleagues, friends and others caring for loved ones during COVID-19.
9 June 2020
Carers Week 2020: The challenges of selfless caring for elderly parents
During Carers Week 2020, we help to make caring visible by sharing voices of staff members at Kingsley Napley, who are either carers themselves or witness the effects of others being required to fulfil a carer’s role. Today, we share Satvir Sokhi’s story as he reflects on his mother’s role as carer for his grandparents and some of the challenges she faces: practically, physically and culturally.