DONT PANIC CONTACT BILLS TEAM

[Alison J Stevens]

William Bache & Co Solicitors

We are considered to be amongst the leaders in the field of lawyers dealing with cases of allegations of non-accidental injury in children.

If you need help... call us on 01722 713370

We seek to defend carers (usually parents) against allegations of the murder, manslaughter or causing serious injury to those in their care. Innocent parents accused of child abuse will face frightening problems. There is a culture amongst many members of the medical profession and in many local authorities and police that leads far too readily to a belief that the symptoms they have seen in a child have been caused by the parents or other carers.

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Accused? What should I do next?

1. Stay Calm

This will be very difficult to do if representatives of a Local Authority are trying to take your children into care.

Try as best you can to keep notes of all that is said and done and by whom obtaining names and status if possible e.g., medical staff, Social Worker, Police Officer etc.

Then at the earliest opportunity proceed to Step 2.

2. Seek Advice

It is important that you find Solicitors who have experience in dealing with these issues. If you wish to instruct this Practice we will be very happy to help wherever you are located. Give your chosen Solicitors as much information as you have been able to collect.

Legal Aid is automatically available to parents where the Local Authority is seeking a care order. In the early days swift and expert action may possibly prevent matters escalating out of hand.