How I Found Balance in Work and Life When I was first diagnosed with fibromyalgia, I felt like my world had been turned upside down. The chronic pain, fatigue, and brain fog weren’t just physical symptoms; they were barriers that crept into every...
Disability Pride Month: Embracing Neurodiversity in the Legal Profession July marks Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and diversity of disabled individuals. While visible disabilities are often acknowledged and...
17th May 2025 marks an important day in the global fight for equality, recognition, and respect for the LGBTQ+ community—the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT). As a leading firm in Portsmouth, Hampshire...
As the month of Ramadan approaches, it’s a great opportunity to learn more about this important time for Muslims around the world. While you may be familiar with the concept of fasting, Ramadan is a deeply spiritual and meaningful observance, full of...
Saturday 8 th March 2025 marks a special occasion: International Women's Day 2025 ! We like to take the time to honour the achievements and contributions of women worldwide while recognising the work still left to do for gender equality. This...
Being a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I’ve often found that sharing personal stories can be both empowering but also daunting. I feel that opening up about my personal experiences and identity requires a level of vulnerability that not everyone is...
LGBT+ History Month: Join Biscoes in Celebrating Activism and Social Change in the Legal Landscape Saturday, 1st February 2025, marks the start of LGBT+ History Month , and this year, the theme is ‘Activism and Social Change’ . The month...
I consider my disability a mere inconvenience rather than a challenge or barrier. I believe it is always important to talk about your disability however menial you believe it to be. Speaking to your employer about your disability makes it...
How do you feel your disability has affected your path into your role? As I was diagnosed with my condition quite suddenly and not in the usual way, this caused quite the disruption in terms of life and my studies. I had to leave my university...
How do you feel your disability has affected your path into your role? Having a disability that is both Physical and Physiological has impacted my pathway into law presenting me with setbacks I could not prepare for such as requiring time...
14th November to 20th December In the UK, disability awareness in the workplace is a critical issue, especially in the legal sector where representation and accessibility can make a profound difference in the careers and lives of individuals with...