We’re finalists in the SME National Business Awards
We’re delighted to announce that Communicourt has been chosen as a finalist in three categories at the SME National Business Awards 2023. From hundreds of applicants, we’ve been selected as finalists in the Positive Impact, Service Excellence and Employer of the Year categories. “This is the first time we have... Continue reading
Myth Busting for Learning Disability Week
by Anna Carter (intermediary) This year, Learning Disability Week is all about busting myths about living with a learning disability. Learning disabilities affect individuals in all sorts of ways and every person with a learning disability has their own unique strengths and challenges. However, learning disabilities are often surrounded by... Continue reading
CVP Intermediary Rooms: The inside view
Imagine yourself in a police interview. The room is divided by a one-way mirror. One side is a space where the interview is conducted. On the other side, officers make observations and have discussions through a soundproof one-way mirror. The officers can see and hear both sides, but the individuals... Continue reading
Tourette’s at court: 5 tips to support your client’s participation
Tourette’s affects 1% of the UK’s population, which doesn’t sound like a lot, until you realise that means there are approximately 690,000 people living with Tourette’s. That number only includes people who have been specifically diagnosed with Tourette’s and does not consider those who are undiagnosed or have other disorders... Continue reading
Being a ‘me’ with epilepsy
It's National Epilepsy Week. This year's theme is "Epilepsy Matters", which encourages people with epilepsy to share their experiences and the things which matter to them about epilepsy. To mark the occassion, Communicourt intermediary Florence has shared her own experiences of epilepsy, alongside helpful learning and tips for court professionals... Continue reading
Dementia Action Week 15-21st May
Dementia Action Week is all about supporting people with dementia and raising awareness of this common degenerative condition. There are currently around 900,000 people affected by dementia in the UK. This year, the theme of Dementia Action Week is Diagnosis. The Alzheimer’s Society has chosen this focus to highlight a... Continue reading
Deaf Awareness Week 1st–7th May
This week is Deaf Awareness Week and the theme for 2023 is “Access to Communication”. To mark the event, we’ve shared some information, tips and resources below, to help ensure access to communication in court for people with hearing loss. Hearing loss is very common, particularly among older age groups.... Continue reading
My Intermediary Week: Laura
Have you ever wondered what a ‘typical’ working week looks like for an intermediary? To give you a glimpse into the intermediary world, Laura has shared her experience of a final hearing at Newcastle Family Court, where she assisted a service user named Mandy*. *Names, locations, case details and other... Continue reading
We’re proud sponsors of the Northern Law Awards 2023
We’re delighted to announce that we are one of the main sponsors of the Northern Law Awards 2023. We’ve also chosen to sponsor the “Family Law Team of the Year” category, which celebrates the incredible work of family law teams across the North of England. Our intermediaries work with family... Continue reading
