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Abuse & Social Care Claims

Forbes Solicitors offers comprehensive legal support to a wide range of clients facing allegations of abuse and neglect, providing expert advice and representation on a wide range of complex issues.

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Our dedicated team understands the unique challenges faced by care providers, charities, sports associations, religious institutions and education providers and offers tailored solutions to protect you and safeguard the vulnerable individuals in your care.

We work in partnership with senior management and designated safeguarding staff to identify suitable witnesses and conduct a thorough and detailed investigation in a professional and compassionate manner.

We advise regularly on reputation management and publicity issues, social media challenges and recommendations for improvements to the safeguarding processes.

How we can help

How we can help

We work closely with clients of all sizes, offering practical advice, risk management strategies, and support through challenging times on matters such as;

  • Care home claims

  • Child sexual exploitation claims

  • Vicarious liability

  • Foster care abuse

  • Institutional abuse

  • Deprivation of Liberty claims

  • Human Rights Act claims

  • Group litigation

  • Redress schemes

  • Sports abuse claims

Our dedicated Insurance team

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Partner and Head of Social Care, Insurance

Kella Bowers

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Partner, Insurance

Alastair Gillespie

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Please note that our offices will be closed from midday, Friday 20th December 2024

The offices will be open as usual on Monday 23rd December 2024.

The offices will then be closed from Tuesday 24th December through to Wednesday 1st January (inc), reopening as usual from 2nd January 2025.

The emergency contact number during this time is - 01772 220022 or 01254 675050.