Blue Monday: Why more needs to be done to support families through the emotional distress of divorce

January is often referred to as “Divorce Month” by family law professionals, as it consistently sees a noticeable spike in divorce filings and inquiries. The Ministry of Justice’s Family Court Statistics has revealed that in the UK there was a 60% increase in new divorce applications being made in January compared to December last year. […]
Refuge appoints former Save the Children boss as new CEO

Domestic abuse charity Refuge is delighted to announce the appointment of Gemma Sherrington as its new Chief Executive Officer. Gemma, a dedicated advocate for social justice with over 20 years’ experience in the charity sector, joins Refuge from Save the Children UK, where she has worked since 2007 following previous roles at the NSPCC, Cardinal […]