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22 March 2024
Issue: 8064 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Mental health
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NLJ this week: LawCare encourages the legal community to get in touch

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What stops legal professionals from seeking help and support for stress, overwhelm, depression, addiction, alcohol or substance abuse, or other mental health issues?

In this week’s NLJ, LawCare chief executive Elizabeth Rimmer takes a look at some of the common concerns people have about seeking help.

From fears about confidentiality to feeling your problem is not serious enough to seek help, Rimmer offers reassurance and urges people to seek help. She writes: ‘It’s much better to start a conversation early on rather than waiting; many people who contacted us for support say they wish they had reached out sooner.’

LawCare is a free, confidential service for all those working in the legal sector, their families and law students. Its website provides more information, as well as a wealth of resources on mental health.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Charles Russell Speechlys—James Paterson

Charles Russell Speechlys—James Paterson

Charles Russell Speechlys further bolsters Private Equity expertise with the appointment of James Paterson

Ellisons—Samuel Flower

Ellisons—Samuel Flower

Ellisons strengthens Rural Affairs team with senior appointment

Sidley—Carl Hotton

Sidley—Carl Hotton

Sidley adds insurance mergers and acquisitions partner to London office

NEWS
Consultant-led law firms should prepare for closer regulatory attention as oversight evolves
Artificial intelligence may draft workplace grievances, but employers cannot treat them any differently from conventional complaints
From dishonest claimants to judicial promotions and procedural skirmishes, the latest legal developments offer plenty for litigators to digest
Fresh guidance is set to influence how courts decide whether hearings take place online or in person
County Court judges remain divided over whether landlords can lawfully force entry to carry out essential safety inspections after tenants ignore access injunctions
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