People with the neurological disorder and their families are being offered specialist legal support through a new network launched by Cerebral Palsy Scotland.
The Legal Support Network brings together lawyers with expertise in birth injury, disability and cerebral palsy law to help families access specialist advice.
Law firms Slater and Gordon and Irwin Mitchell are the founding partners and will work with the charity over the next year to develop the service.
The partnership will also create a code of practice aimed at promoting best practice among legal professionals working with clients affected by cerebral palsy.
Stephanie Fraser, chief executive of Cerebral Palsy Scotland, said: ‘People with cerebral palsy and their families often face complex legal issues throughout their lives.
‘By bringing together some of the UK’s leading experts in this field, we’re creating a network built on trust, expertise and shared values. This initiative is about making it easier for families to find the right support, at the right time, from professionals who genuinely understand their experiences.’
Derek Couper, principal lawyer at Slater and Gordon, said: ‘Cerebral Palsy Scotland plays an outstanding role in helping people across the country affected by the condition, and without them, their tailored support would be very hard to access.
‘Their own research shows the struggle people experience in finding resources and understanding how to navigate their lives, which makes the support of this charity absolutely invaluable.’
‘Slater and Gordon in Scotland is delighted to partner with this incredible charity and to offer their beneficiaries across the country access to high-quality, accessible and expert legal advice,’ he continued. ‘We have a team of experienced solicitors ready to listen to the needs of individuals and families living with cerebral palsy, and to take action where appropriate in pursuit of achieving the highest standard of living.’
Darren Deery, head of clinical negligence in Scotland at Irwin Mitchell, said: ‘Through our work, we see the profound and lasting impact cerebral palsy can have on individuals and their families, and how important it is to have access to clear, specialist legal advice at the right time.
‘This network is a positive step towards ensuring families can access trusted expertise in a way that is joined-up, compassionate and focused on their needs. By working in partnership with Cerebral Palsy Scotland and others, we hope to help improve understanding and make it easier for people to access the support and answers they deserve.’
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