Best Irwin Mitchell Podcasts (2024)

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Making co-parenting work for your family 43:54

13d ago43:54

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One of the toughest realisations that comes with a divorce is that you’re not going to be able to see your children every day. New routines can be challenging, but co-operation and communication can make the adjustment much easier for your family, creating a long-term foundation of trust and security. Host Zahra Pabani is joined by family law partn…

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The Employment Bill – Unfair Dismissal 23:13

10d ago23:13

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The Labour government presented their much-anticipated Employment Bill on Thursday 10 October, bringing lots of changes in the future of employment law. In particularly, unfair dismissal. Our experts, Elaine Huttley and Joanna Moseley, explore the details from when employees can bring an unfair dismissal claim, length of probationary periods, when …

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Breaking Barriers: Lessons in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion from Football’s Career Challenges 48:33

26d ago48:33

48:33

For black footballers, progression into managerial roles is still proving challenging. According to research by the Black Footballers Partnership, over 40% of Premier League footballers and more than 30% of Football League footballers were black in 2021 but just 4% of managerial roles were held by black people. Why are black footballers facing thes…

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The power of sport: From challenges to champions 50:50

2M ago50:50

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Paralympic-gold-medallist, Hannah Cockroft, hosts the first video edition of the Irwin Mitchell podcast. She’s joined by gold-medal-sprinter, James Ellington, and aspiring para-athletes, our clients, Ben Lukowski and Richard Davies. The athletes share their passion for sport and the role it’s played in their lives. Wanting to encourage listeners at…

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Pensions: the who, what and why 37:21

2M ago37:21

37:21

Have you got a plan in place for your pension? Are you confident it will look after you and your family once you finish working? In this podcast, Zahra Pabani is joined by partners Rose Macfarlane and Phillip Rhodes, and Edward Tomlinson, Head of Financial Planning at Irwin Mitchell. They explain the different options available for your pension and…

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School transitions for SEN students: Advice for parents on challenging local authority decisions 40:37

2M ago40:37

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Finding the best education setting to meet your child’s needs can make a big difference to their future outcomes. But what happens when your child has special educational needs, and you don’t agree with the local authority about where they should go to school? Our public law and human rights specialist, Lauren Haines, is joined by our client Craig …

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Criminal allegations, convictions and unfair dismissal 32:47

3M ago32:47

32:47

There’s been a lot of talk in the press recently about what an employer can legally do to terminate an employee’s contract of employment where they have been charged with, or have pleaded guilty to, a criminal offence. This has come to the fore following the UK riots, with the PM saying that the perpetrators will feel the "full force of the law." I…

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#40 The Former Stuntman Rewriting His Story After Brain Injury - with Joe Watts 48:53

3M ago48:53

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Joe Watts was a successful stuntman working on films such as Mission Impossible and the Star Wars franchises when it abruptly ended after a stunt went horribly wrong. Joe fell 25ft onto concrete and was left with a severe brain injury, ending the career he so loved. In this episode, Joe opens up to Elizabeth and Julia about what happened on the day…

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How we pivot: navigating changes in your career 48:49

3M ago48:49

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Whether you’ve moved into a leadership role or to a completely different industry, career changes can be challenging and rewarding at the same time. In our latest podcast, partner Zahra Pabani is joined by recently retired High Court Judge Sir Nicholas Francis; Lesley Spencer, Business and Executive coach; and our newly appointed Head of Family Law…

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Pace over perfection: Labour's planning reforms 49:23

3M ago49:23

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The recent general election saw a landslide victory for the Labour Party – and with it, a whole raft of reforms to planning policy. The new chancellor, Rachel Reeves, wasted no time in introducing Labour’s plans for the next couple of months. But how quickly can they be achieved? Head of the Planning and Environment Claire Petricca-Riding is joined…

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#39 The Changing World of Loving Someone After Acquired Brain Injury - Elizabeth Callaghan, Julia Ajayi and Able To Care podcast host Andy Baker 53:14

3M ago53:14

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Brain injury changes lives in an instant and not only for the survivor but those closest to them. In this episode of On A Good Day, Elizabeth and Julia share an episode from the Able To Care podcast which they were invited on to talk about their experiences as a carers. Hosted by Andy Baker, they talk to him about their personal journeys and how th…

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The new duty to prevent sexual harassment 28:26

4M ago28:26

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Are you aware of the new duty that employers have to prevent their staff from sexual harassment in the workplace? On 26 October, the new duty comes into force which requires employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassments and any who are in breach of duty may have to pay additional compensation of up to 25%. Our latest employment p…

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#38 How Can Independence Be Achieved After Brain Injury? - with Special Guests From Independence Day Brain Injury Conference Hosted By Irwin Mitchell 32:12

4M ago32:12

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Becoming independent is one of the most important things brain injury survivors strive for - but how can independence be achieved? In this special episode, Elizabeth and Julia go on the road to a Brain Injury Conference and speak to some of the speakers and those in attendance about how they are helping support brain injury survivors and some of th…

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A Brief Overview of Dan's Meningitis and Mental Health Story 5:21

5M ago5:21

5:21

Daniel Wells shares his personal journey through repeated battles with meningitis and the ensuing mental health struggles

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Dan Wells' Journey: Facing meningitis and Mental Health 17:14

5M ago17:14

17:14

In this episode, Paul from Meningitis Now interviews Dan Wells, who shares his deeply personal story of surviving meningitis twice and the profound impact it had on his mental health. Dan talks about his mother's role in founding the Meningitis Trust, the challenges of dealing with the disease at a young age, and the long-term mental health struggl…

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Transitioning from the military into civilian life and employment 47:56

5M ago47:56

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To mark Armed Forces Day, our military injury partner and former Army Lawyer, Andrew Buckham, hosted a special edition of the Irwin Mitchell Podcast. We were pleased to welcome a panel of specialists, including James Cameron of Mission Motorsport, Rob Kelly from Bootnecks in2 Business, and Tony Radford of The Royal Marines Charity. They shared insi…

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Changing terms and conditions: Do you know your rights? 33:57

5M ago33:57

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Do you know your rights when faced with changing terms and conditions? Last year the government launched a new statutory code of practice which stated it was going to raise compensation by up to 25%. However, following the suspension of Parliament in the lead up to the General Election this hasn’t been put in place. In our latest employment podcast…

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#37 Brain Injury Progress In One Year - With Survivors Paul Callaghan and Hector Ajayi 37:15

4M ago37:15

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How much progress can brain injury survivors make over time? It has been six years since Paul had his brain injury, and nearly 15 years for Hector, and despite that, they both identify things that they feel have improved for them over the last year. In this episode, they join Elizabeth and Julia (their wife's) to talk about the progress they have m…

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Navigating Net Zero: Become More Efficient. Innovate Better. Meet Customer Demands 34:50

5M ago34:50

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The UK has set an ambitious goal to decarbonise all sectors and become net zero by 2050. But how have businesses responded? What does progress look like in practice? And what learnings can household names pass on from their experiences? Bringing the first season of our Business But Better to a close, host Charlotte Rees-John is joined by River Isla…

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#36 What Benefits Could You Be Entitled To After Brain Injury? - Benefits Advisor Alice Hamilton, Citizens Advice 40:19

5M ago40:19

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What benefits could you claim after you've had brain injury or are a carer? The system in England and Wales can be mind-boggling, especially if it's your first experience of applying for benefits. In this episode, Elizabeth and Julia speak to Alice Hamilton from Citizens Advice to get her insight into what financial help the government can provide.…

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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: It’s Something That Customers Want Now 39:26

6M ago39:26

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Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of social injustices and are looking to their favourite brands to use their platforms to drive change. As a result, equality, diversity & inclusion is a topic that is – or should be – firmly on the agenda at board level. But what benefits do companies that prove their dedication to a truly inclusive workpla…

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#35 Living With Locked In Syndrome, a Daughter's Story - Georgie Tyler-Collings 1:02:02

6M ago1:02:02

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What is locked-in syndrome? How does it affect someone? Locked-in syndrome might be a condition you have heard of - but may not know much about. This episode will help you understand more about locked-in syndrome and what it is like to live with or support a family member with the condition. To shed a light on the topic, Georgie Tyler-Collings join…

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Workers' rights under a Labour government 36:38

6M ago36:38

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After a poor turnout for the Conservatives at the local elections, polls are indicating that Labour will form the next government. Labour has said that it will publish an Employment Bill within its first 100 days in government. In our latest podcast our experts map out what this might mean for business.…

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Meningitis Now and Irwin Mitchell - Leaving a gift in your will - Episode 3 - Mirror Wills and Gifts 5:14

6M ago5:14

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In the final part of our series on unpicking the complexity's of the will service Mark and Emma chat about what mirror wills are, and answer the question can two people in a couple leave money to different charities. We hope this series has made things a little easier to understand. If you would like to find out more about leaving a gift in your wi…

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Meningitis Now and Irwin Mitchell - Leaving a gift in your will - Episode 02 - Making a will 6:35

6M ago6:35

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Emma and Mark chat about what goes into making a will.

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Meningitis Now and Irwin Mitchell - Leaving a gift in your will - Episode 01 Mythbusting 9:57

6M ago9:57

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We’ve collaborated with Emma at Irwin Mitchellto bust some myths about writing a Will and give you the info you need. Listento our podcast and find out more about our Free Wills service www.meningitisnow.org/support-us/donate/ways-you-can-donate/leave-gift-your-will/

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Dealing with denial after a Dementia diagnosis 32:28

6M ago32:28

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Dementia is prevalent and the number of people living with dementia is projected to reach 78 million by 2030 and 139 million by 2050. Consequently, knowing what to do and who you can turn to, when supporting someone living with dementia, is vital now more than ever. Our host and Lifestyle & Estate Planning expert, Stewart Stretton-Hill, is joined b…

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The Rise of AI: Computers Will Know What You're Going to Feel 41:36

6M ago41:36

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We’ve all heard of – and in a lot of cases used – ChatGPT and other AI tools. But what’s next? How can AI be used to predict actions and emotions? And what does it mean for ethics, compliance and data? Host Charlotte Rees-John is joined by Kurt Geiger’s Chief Digital Officer Gareth Rees-John and Irwin Mitchell’s Chief Information Security and Innov…

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#34 On A (Not So) Good Day: Our Challenges With Brain Injury - Elizabeth Callaghan and Julia Ajayi 21:52

6M ago21:52

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What's it like to be the partner of a brain injury survivor? The truth is, some days are not so good. There are times which can be challenging, frustrating and upsetting. In this episode, Elizabeth and Julia acknowledge the (not so) good days and share with honesty some of the challenges they face living with a brain injury survivor. They share the…

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Family disputes - who do you want on your team? 27:21

6M ago27:21

27:21

In our latest podcast we're talking family disputes and the divorce process. Whether you're halfway through, figuring out your finances, or coming to the end of the process, you want to surround yourself with a team that can support you. Family law expert Zahra Pabani, is joined Rhiannon Ford, a Divorce Consultant and Coach, John Cunliffe from our …

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Understanding Greenwashing: Be Bold But Be Sure 22:45

6M ago22:45

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It’s a term that’s gained increasing momentum in recent years, but what’s actually meant by greenwashing? How can marketing teams ensure that they remain compliant, as well as creative? And what are the dangers of putting out green credentials that can’t be validated? Host Charlotte Rees-John is joined by experts Georgie Collins and Duncan Sparke t…

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Exploring rehabilitation provision after amputation 50:21

7M ago50:21

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How people lose their limbs can make a big difference to the availability of rehabilitation services, but according to our panel, one aspect that always seems to be under resourced is mental health. Studies show that 30-40% of amputees suffer mental health difficulties following surgery yet support with mental health is not provided as standard. Ch…

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#33 Managing Mindset To Recover From Brain Injury - with HelloSelf Founder Charlie Wells 1:00:39

7M ago1:00:39

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What part does mindset play in recovering from brain injury? In this episode, Elizabeth and Julia are joined by entrepreneur Charlie Wells. He was running a 5km race, dressed as Santa, when he had subarachnoid haemorrhage, aged 30. He underwent ground-breaking surgery to keep him alive. With sheer determination and a strong mindset, Charlie's recov…

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Redundancies – the tricky bits 31:33

7M ago31:33

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Do you know your rights when faced with redundancy? From recent headlines of job losses at Ted Baker and The Metro Bank, our latest employment podcast provides essential advice on redundancies. Our experts Elaine Huttley and Jo Moseley discuss the complexities and the best practice when an employer/employee is faced with termination of a contract.…

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#32 Facts And Myths Of Epilepsy - with Professor Ley Sander, Neurologist Specialising in Epilepsy 59:05

7M ago59:05

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Epilepsy is a common side effect following brain injury and a condition which affects 600,000 people in the UK. In this episode, Elizabeth and Julia speak to Ley Sander, a Professor of Neurology and Clinical Epilepsy and Medical Officer with the Epilepsy Society. Some of the questions we ask include: what is epilepsy? Why do some people get seizure…

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Mary Garley's meningitis experience 8:34

7M ago8:34

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#31 Living Life With Hope and Humour After Brain Tumour - with Andy Tudor, Host Of Let's Talk About Brain Tumours 49:46

8M ago49:46

49:46

Andy Tudor thought be might be getting early onset dementia or having a stroke when he was eventually admitted to hospital. When he was told he had a huge 7cm tumour in his brain it was almost a relief, he tells Elizabeth and Julia in this episode released during Brain Tumour awareness month. Seven years ago Andy had life-saving neurosurgery to rem…

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Flexible working: How can you get it right? 28:28

8M ago28:28

28:28

What are the benefits of flexible working, and what do employers have to consider? In our latest podcast, employment experts Jo Moseley and Elaine Huttley discuss everything you need to know about flexible working and how your teams can do it effectively.By Irwin Mitchell

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#30 Claiming Compensation After Brain Injury - with Richard Biggs & Adam Shelverton, Irwin & Mitchell 45:20

8M ago45:20

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Getting legal advice is not usually your first priority after a traumatic brain injury but, as Elizabeth and Julia discover, making that call could help hugely with a person's recovery - and an initial call costs nothing. In this episode, Elizabeth and Julia look at the importance of getting specialist legal advice and the difference it can make to…

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#29 How Can Friends Support Families After Brain Injury? - With Emma Carrington and Helen Gettings 43:23

9M ago43:23

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When someone has a brain injury, families need more support than ever with friends rallying to help at a very difficult time. But what are the best ways friends can help when someone has a brain injury? In this episode, Elizabeth and Julia are joined by their close friends Emma and Helen as they discuss how the friendships helped them in dark days …

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