“Today I met a 17 year old boy eager to pursue further education. He had been told that upon turning 18 social services would stop supporting him with his studies. THANKS TO LEGAL AID, I was able to go to Court and argue that his support should continue”
“I represented a young woman whose husband was in a minimally conscious state following a road traffic accident. She travelled 3 hours a day to visit him as he was placed so far from home. THANKS TO LEGAL AID, I persuaded his CCG to commission a new placement 20 minutes from home.”
“Today I met a 17 year old autistic boy with very challenging behaviour. His mother was getting almost no help and she was reaching a breaking point. THANKS TO LEGAL AID, the court forced the local authority to provide urgent support now while he gets a new assessment of his needs.”
“Today I met a terminally ill 20 year old girl with very high care needs. Her mother and sister were exhausted caring for her night and day. The family needed help and respite to cope. THANKS TO LEGAL AID, I persuaded the local authority to provide care, short breaks and respite.”
