We handle dozens of enquiries every day from EU citizens who want to come over to work within the NHS system. Since Brexit, a lot of those enquiries have been concerned about whether or not they would be welcome in the UK, if the NHS is still accepting EU workers and so on. Let us start by saying that EU citizens are a back-bone within the British economy and will always be welcome, and the NHS in particular is certainly still accepting applications from dedicated medical professionals. It’s unsurprising to us that these questions still arise, given the amount of…
Here at Hylton-Potts, our qualified legal consultants are always on hand to help you through one of the most difficult decisions you are ever likely to make. Divorce can be physically, emotionally and financially draining, which is why you should always contact a professional to alleviate as much of the pain as possible. It’s only fair to assume though that as society and technology move on, other developments will begin to have an impact on all areas of family life and relationships, even when they’re breaking down. One of them that has been making headlines of late is social media,…
If you receive money through the benefits system, then you’ve probably had cause for concern over the past few months about the new Universal Credit structure. As we’re sure you’re aware from our previous posts on it, Universal Credit were brought in to simplify the many previous strains of benefits into one simple and easy-to-understand system. However, for most of our clients, we have found it to be quite the opposite. Many have been left confused and dismayed, some unaware of what they are now entitled to, while others have had their monthly amounts severely cut. Here at Hylton-Potts, we…
For anyone that has received a letter claiming that they are under investigation for benefit fraud, it can cause panic, worry and anxiety. This is a topic that is constantly hitting the headlines, but it’s also the case that many errors (both human and accidental) are often made in the benefit system. At Hylton-Potts, we always like to reassure our clients that all is not lost when you receive this letter. Our top priority is making sure that you are kept well informed and that your paperwork is in order if you’re being investigated, which is why it’s important to…
In the wake of Brexit, we at Hylton-Potts have received many emails and phone calls from medical professionals wanting to know where they stand. Of course, as we have written in previous blog posts, we want to reassure all people from the industry that the UK is still very much in need of doctors, nurses and other medical professionals, and never has this been clearer than with the release of the latest report on NHS staff figures. We understand that these are turbulent times, and that many people have doubts about whether they should consider making a career move to…
As experienced family lawyers, we know all too well the stresses and strains that can occur in relationships. Some of them can be worked out over time, but others cannot, and in a recent study conducted by a Harvard University professor, a new area of modern life is apparently to blame for marriage splits. Over the years, we’ve heard every reason under the sun for why marriages have sadly broken down. It’s fair to say that contemporary relationships have done away with a lot of those traditional barriers that once kept women within the home, as they are now free…
Our last post on the current situation with benefit reform left many people staggered. As regular readers may remember, the National Audit Office (NAO) recently released a report which stated that current benefit underpayments are “unacceptably high”. According to the reports that followed, Sir Amyas Morse, the Comptroller and Auditor General for the NAO, claimed that he could not sign off the accounts of the Department for Work and Pensions, as the level of fraud and error was still too high. The NAO also warned about the absence of up-to-date data; for example, disability living allowance accounted for £13.3 billion…
Over the past year, a lot of changes have been made to the legislation surrounding the UK benefits system, as the government aims to reform the processes in place, and simplify the current system by bringing in Universal Credits. We have written blog posts before about how these changes affect you, but today, we’d like to talk you through the recent reports that the government is responsible for incorrect welfare payments, which has resulted in £1.8billion being underpaid to families. We receive dozens of queries each day about benefits claims from people across the UK. Many of those are about…
For any couple or family, divorce is never an easy thing to deal with. Aside from the emotional strain and concerns about the dramatic changes it will make to your life, there’s a lot of financial uncertainty for both parties. We’ve written in previous posts about the kind of things you should consider when entering divorce proceedings, but what exactly are the benefits of having a solicitor? Gary Lineker has made headlines recently after claiming that there is simply none! He has scorned many family legal practitioners, lawyers and solicitors alike by claiming that they are no more than sharks…
Ever since the result of the referendum came through, we’ve had countless concerned phone calls and emails about what Brexit means for the many EU migrants in this country working for the NHS. What does the future hold for anyone wanting to come over and be a part of our healthcare industry? At Hylton Potts, we’re happy to take your queries all day long – as the experts, that’s what we’re here for. However, we thought we’d take some time in today’s blog post to go over a few of the essential facts, and allay any of those immediate worries…
