Dec 26, 2019
An article in the Guardian reveals that dozens of police forces have made out-of-court settlements totalling more than £30m in the past four years, The FOI figures did not include the large amount of legal costs that police forces had to also cover, pushing the...
Dec 22, 2019
New Mediators and mediation users often ask about the Civil Mediation Council. We are proud to be a registered CMC mediation provider and training provider. What does that actually mean? The Civil Mediation Council was set up in the 2000s by a group of inspirational...
Dec 21, 2019
The following are some tips to help resolve conflicts at Christmas: CHANGE YOUR OWN THINKING Lower your expectations Every family has its issues. There is a reason you don’t all live in the same house! Don’t expect more from family gatherings than can be delivered....
Dec 21, 2019
There will be many people waking up today with a hangover following over indulgence at an office party. By all accounts Mad Friday/Black Eye Friday was even more raucous than ever this year. It is probably too late to discuss office Christmas parties and workplace...
Dec 21, 2019
Christmas is not a happy time for everyone. Christmas can be lonely. Christmas can also be a time when arguments occur, particularly concerning child arrangements. In 2019, 455 people filed for divorce over the festive period – including 13 on Christmas Day...
