Lawstop
@lawstopuk.bsky.social
A nationwide team of Legal Aid Lawyers fighting for fairness. Experts in housing, education, community care and immigration.
We were pleased to work with Landmark Chambers to secure urgent implementation of a child's EHCP with therapeutic interventions.
Another case of a local authority not fulfilling its duty to provide a specified education package in a child's EHCP after a SEN Tribunal.
https://lawstop.co.uk/education
Another case of a local authority not fulfilling its duty to provide a specified education package in a child's EHCP after a SEN Tribunal.
https://lawstop.co.uk/education
December 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
We were pleased to work with Landmark Chambers to secure urgent implementation of a child's EHCP with therapeutic interventions.
Another case of a local authority not fulfilling its duty to provide a specified education package in a child's EHCP after a SEN Tribunal.
https://lawstop.co.uk/education
Another case of a local authority not fulfilling its duty to provide a specified education package in a child's EHCP after a SEN Tribunal.
https://lawstop.co.uk/education
Why does what we do matter? Because according to The Law Society there are 'legal aid deserts' across the country.
44% of people in the England and Wales do not have access to a local housing legal aid provider
63% = immigration
70% = community care
85% = welfare
9 in 10 = education
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44% of people in the England and Wales do not have access to a local housing legal aid provider
63% = immigration
70% = community care
85% = welfare
9 in 10 = education
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December 3, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Why does what we do matter? Because according to The Law Society there are 'legal aid deserts' across the country.
44% of people in the England and Wales do not have access to a local housing legal aid provider
63% = immigration
70% = community care
85% = welfare
9 in 10 = education
1/2
44% of people in the England and Wales do not have access to a local housing legal aid provider
63% = immigration
70% = community care
85% = welfare
9 in 10 = education
1/2
"Without the intervention of Lawstop, some of our clients would have been made homeless." 🗣️ 💬
Brigstowe supports people with HIV and serious health conditions. We've worked with Brigstowe for years, providing legal advice on housing, community care and immigration to their clients.
#WorldAIDSDay
Brigstowe supports people with HIV and serious health conditions. We've worked with Brigstowe for years, providing legal advice on housing, community care and immigration to their clients.
#WorldAIDSDay
December 1, 2025 at 10:02 AM
"Without the intervention of Lawstop, some of our clients would have been made homeless." 🗣️ 💬
Brigstowe supports people with HIV and serious health conditions. We've worked with Brigstowe for years, providing legal advice on housing, community care and immigration to their clients.
#WorldAIDSDay
Brigstowe supports people with HIV and serious health conditions. We've worked with Brigstowe for years, providing legal advice on housing, community care and immigration to their clients.
#WorldAIDSDay
We're proud to partner with Off The Fence Trust in #Brighton, providing free legal consultations on housing issues.
This is just one of our many charity partnerships across the country, providing access to justice for those who need it.
⭕️ www.lawstop.co.uk
#LegalAid #LegalSky #HousingLaw
This is just one of our many charity partnerships across the country, providing access to justice for those who need it.
⭕️ www.lawstop.co.uk
#LegalAid #LegalSky #HousingLaw
November 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
We're proud to partner with Off The Fence Trust in #Brighton, providing free legal consultations on housing issues.
This is just one of our many charity partnerships across the country, providing access to justice for those who need it.
⭕️ www.lawstop.co.uk
#LegalAid #LegalSky #HousingLaw
This is just one of our many charity partnerships across the country, providing access to justice for those who need it.
⭕️ www.lawstop.co.uk
#LegalAid #LegalSky #HousingLaw
We were pleased to secure vital support for an extremely vulnerable client who is blind and battling serious physical health conditions.
She had no regularised immigration status, couldn't return to her country due to health difficulties, no family in the UK and no source of income.
#LegalAid
She had no regularised immigration status, couldn't return to her country due to health difficulties, no family in the UK and no source of income.
#LegalAid
November 6, 2025 at 1:41 PM
We were pleased to secure vital support for an extremely vulnerable client who is blind and battling serious physical health conditions.
She had no regularised immigration status, couldn't return to her country due to health difficulties, no family in the UK and no source of income.
#LegalAid
She had no regularised immigration status, couldn't return to her country due to health difficulties, no family in the UK and no source of income.
#LegalAid
Today is #WorldHomelessDay AND #WorldMentalHealthDay.
We see daily how housing issues, homelessness and mental health are linked.
@sheltercharity.bsky.social data shows
Homelessness is up 14%
Temporary accommodation is up 17%
Yet 44% in England & Wales don't have access to housing legal aid.
We see daily how housing issues, homelessness and mental health are linked.
@sheltercharity.bsky.social data shows
Homelessness is up 14%
Temporary accommodation is up 17%
Yet 44% in England & Wales don't have access to housing legal aid.
October 10, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Today is #WorldHomelessDay AND #WorldMentalHealthDay.
We see daily how housing issues, homelessness and mental health are linked.
@sheltercharity.bsky.social data shows
Homelessness is up 14%
Temporary accommodation is up 17%
Yet 44% in England & Wales don't have access to housing legal aid.
We see daily how housing issues, homelessness and mental health are linked.
@sheltercharity.bsky.social data shows
Homelessness is up 14%
Temporary accommodation is up 17%
Yet 44% in England & Wales don't have access to housing legal aid.
Meet our team! Gintare is our Court of Protection Solicitor in our #Nottingham office.
She supports vulnerable people struggling with capacity to make decisions on their care under Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and the Mental Capacity Act.
#MentalHealth #CourtOfProtection #MentalCapacity
She supports vulnerable people struggling with capacity to make decisions on their care under Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and the Mental Capacity Act.
#MentalHealth #CourtOfProtection #MentalCapacity
October 3, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Meet our team! Gintare is our Court of Protection Solicitor in our #Nottingham office.
She supports vulnerable people struggling with capacity to make decisions on their care under Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and the Mental Capacity Act.
#MentalHealth #CourtOfProtection #MentalCapacity
She supports vulnerable people struggling with capacity to make decisions on their care under Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and the Mental Capacity Act.
#MentalHealth #CourtOfProtection #MentalCapacity
Parents of children with unmet special education needs and disabilities – we hear you.
Every child has a legal right to a good education and support.
Yet we see so many cases of young people being failed by the system and starting out in life with clear disadvantages.
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Every child has a legal right to a good education and support.
Yet we see so many cases of young people being failed by the system and starting out in life with clear disadvantages.
🧵 👇
September 5, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Parents of children with unmet special education needs and disabilities – we hear you.
Every child has a legal right to a good education and support.
Yet we see so many cases of young people being failed by the system and starting out in life with clear disadvantages.
🧵 👇
Every child has a legal right to a good education and support.
Yet we see so many cases of young people being failed by the system and starting out in life with clear disadvantages.
🧵 👇
Are you a Community Care Legal Aid Solicitor dedicated to social justice? We need you!
👎 70% of people in the UK do not have access to a local Community Care legal aid provider.
Help us become the change we want to see. 💪
https://lawstop.co.uk/solicitors/
#LawyerSky
👎 70% of people in the UK do not have access to a local Community Care legal aid provider.
Help us become the change we want to see. 💪
https://lawstop.co.uk/solicitors/
#LawyerSky
August 28, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Are you a Community Care Legal Aid Solicitor dedicated to social justice? We need you!
👎 70% of people in the UK do not have access to a local Community Care legal aid provider.
Help us become the change we want to see. 💪
https://lawstop.co.uk/solicitors/
#LawyerSky
👎 70% of people in the UK do not have access to a local Community Care legal aid provider.
Help us become the change we want to see. 💪
https://lawstop.co.uk/solicitors/
#LawyerSky
We're looking for a Community Care Solicitor who's committed to social justice to join our dynamic legal aid practice.
More details and job description at www.lawstop.co.uk/solicitors (scroll to bottom of page)
#LegalAid #LegalJobs #LawJobs #LawSky #LegalSky
More details and job description at www.lawstop.co.uk/solicitors (scroll to bottom of page)
#LegalAid #LegalJobs #LawJobs #LawSky #LegalSky
August 20, 2025 at 9:12 AM
We're looking for a Community Care Solicitor who's committed to social justice to join our dynamic legal aid practice.
More details and job description at www.lawstop.co.uk/solicitors (scroll to bottom of page)
#LegalAid #LegalJobs #LawJobs #LawSky #LegalSky
More details and job description at www.lawstop.co.uk/solicitors (scroll to bottom of page)
#LegalAid #LegalJobs #LawJobs #LawSky #LegalSky
When authorities act without authority, we’re here to put things right. 💪
A lot of our work involves using judicial review to challenge the decisions of public bodies and government – unlawful decisions that unfairly impact our clients' lives and rights.
A lot of our work involves using judicial review to challenge the decisions of public bodies and government – unlawful decisions that unfairly impact our clients' lives and rights.
August 15, 2025 at 12:56 PM
When authorities act without authority, we’re here to put things right. 💪
A lot of our work involves using judicial review to challenge the decisions of public bodies and government – unlawful decisions that unfairly impact our clients' lives and rights.
A lot of our work involves using judicial review to challenge the decisions of public bodies and government – unlawful decisions that unfairly impact our clients' lives and rights.
Many of our clients facing eviction don’t know where to turn for legal advice – or how to afford it.
They don’t understand the possession process and may also have mental health needs, so without our help would face difficulties addressing the court about their situation.
#HousingLaw #LegalAid
They don’t understand the possession process and may also have mental health needs, so without our help would face difficulties addressing the court about their situation.
#HousingLaw #LegalAid
August 11, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Many of our clients facing eviction don’t know where to turn for legal advice – or how to afford it.
They don’t understand the possession process and may also have mental health needs, so without our help would face difficulties addressing the court about their situation.
#HousingLaw #LegalAid
They don’t understand the possession process and may also have mental health needs, so without our help would face difficulties addressing the court about their situation.
#HousingLaw #LegalAid
We’re hiring!
Lawstop is looking for a committed and highly organised Community Care Solicitor with a passion for social justice to join our dynamic legal aid practice.
Specialising in housing and public law.
See full job description & apply: lawstop.co.uk/solicitors/
#LawJobs
Lawstop is looking for a committed and highly organised Community Care Solicitor with a passion for social justice to join our dynamic legal aid practice.
Specialising in housing and public law.
See full job description & apply: lawstop.co.uk/solicitors/
#LawJobs
July 29, 2025 at 1:49 PM
We’re hiring!
Lawstop is looking for a committed and highly organised Community Care Solicitor with a passion for social justice to join our dynamic legal aid practice.
Specialising in housing and public law.
See full job description & apply: lawstop.co.uk/solicitors/
#LawJobs
Lawstop is looking for a committed and highly organised Community Care Solicitor with a passion for social justice to join our dynamic legal aid practice.
Specialising in housing and public law.
See full job description & apply: lawstop.co.uk/solicitors/
#LawJobs
Many of our vulnerable clients live with severe mental illness. It’s our job to uphold their rights.
On #Schizophrenia Awareness Day we share how we obtained accommodation & financial support for our client with schizophrenia & his mother who is his carer.
#NSAD2025 @rethinkcharity.bsky.social
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On #Schizophrenia Awareness Day we share how we obtained accommodation & financial support for our client with schizophrenia & his mother who is his carer.
#NSAD2025 @rethinkcharity.bsky.social
👇
July 25, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Many of our vulnerable clients live with severe mental illness. It’s our job to uphold their rights.
On #Schizophrenia Awareness Day we share how we obtained accommodation & financial support for our client with schizophrenia & his mother who is his carer.
#NSAD2025 @rethinkcharity.bsky.social
👇
On #Schizophrenia Awareness Day we share how we obtained accommodation & financial support for our client with schizophrenia & his mother who is his carer.
#NSAD2025 @rethinkcharity.bsky.social
👇
Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) are vulnerable young people with traumatic histories.
We were pleased to secure this victory for our client, working with @landmarkchambers.bsky.social.
🧵 👇
#LegalAid #AsylumSeekerRights #Lawyers
We were pleased to secure this victory for our client, working with @landmarkchambers.bsky.social.
🧵 👇
#LegalAid #AsylumSeekerRights #Lawyers
July 10, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) are vulnerable young people with traumatic histories.
We were pleased to secure this victory for our client, working with @landmarkchambers.bsky.social.
🧵 👇
#LegalAid #AsylumSeekerRights #Lawyers
We were pleased to secure this victory for our client, working with @landmarkchambers.bsky.social.
🧵 👇
#LegalAid #AsylumSeekerRights #Lawyers
We love doing a "great job for the voiceless." 🗣️ 💪
This recent client feedback showcases why we're so proud of our nationwide team of dedicated #LegalAid lawyers.
We are committed to fairness and social justice.
❤️ https://lawstop.co.uk/
#Lawyers #SocialJustice #HousingLaw
This recent client feedback showcases why we're so proud of our nationwide team of dedicated #LegalAid lawyers.
We are committed to fairness and social justice.
❤️ https://lawstop.co.uk/
#Lawyers #SocialJustice #HousingLaw
June 30, 2025 at 8:02 AM
We love doing a "great job for the voiceless." 🗣️ 💪
This recent client feedback showcases why we're so proud of our nationwide team of dedicated #LegalAid lawyers.
We are committed to fairness and social justice.
❤️ https://lawstop.co.uk/
#Lawyers #SocialJustice #HousingLaw
This recent client feedback showcases why we're so proud of our nationwide team of dedicated #LegalAid lawyers.
We are committed to fairness and social justice.
❤️ https://lawstop.co.uk/
#Lawyers #SocialJustice #HousingLaw
It took less than 24hrs to prevent street homelessness for this vulnerable refugee – after weeks of stress following Local Authority inaction.
He's a survivor of torture with PTSD and was facing street homelessness after eviction with no interim support from the Local Authority.
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He's a survivor of torture with PTSD and was facing street homelessness after eviction with no interim support from the Local Authority.
👇
June 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
It took less than 24hrs to prevent street homelessness for this vulnerable refugee – after weeks of stress following Local Authority inaction.
He's a survivor of torture with PTSD and was facing street homelessness after eviction with no interim support from the Local Authority.
👇
He's a survivor of torture with PTSD and was facing street homelessness after eviction with no interim support from the Local Authority.
👇
Ending #RefugeeWeek as we started, sharing another impactful partnership: with Heart4Refugees, in the Wirral.
We've been leading 'Introduction to Housing Law' training sessions to frontline staff since November, giving them the knowledge to offer housing advice and referrals for their community.
We've been leading 'Introduction to Housing Law' training sessions to frontline staff since November, giving them the knowledge to offer housing advice and referrals for their community.
June 20, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Ending #RefugeeWeek as we started, sharing another impactful partnership: with Heart4Refugees, in the Wirral.
We've been leading 'Introduction to Housing Law' training sessions to frontline staff since November, giving them the knowledge to offer housing advice and referrals for their community.
We've been leading 'Introduction to Housing Law' training sessions to frontline staff since November, giving them the knowledge to offer housing advice and referrals for their community.
This #RefugeeWeek, we're excited to announce our new partnership with Refugee Roots, offering a weekly legal clinic for participants.
The charity provides befriending, support and empowerment initiatives to refugees with advice and guidance on welfare, housing, and employment.
But there's a gap...
The charity provides befriending, support and empowerment initiatives to refugees with advice and guidance on welfare, housing, and employment.
But there's a gap...
June 17, 2025 at 9:24 AM
This #RefugeeWeek, we're excited to announce our new partnership with Refugee Roots, offering a weekly legal clinic for participants.
The charity provides befriending, support and empowerment initiatives to refugees with advice and guidance on welfare, housing, and employment.
But there's a gap...
The charity provides befriending, support and empowerment initiatives to refugees with advice and guidance on welfare, housing, and employment.
But there's a gap...
Last week in our new Brighton office we hosted our first Housing Matters session with the Crew Club and Moulsecoomb Community Market.
🏠 The initiative is in partnership with East Brighton Trust to help people in North and East Brighton to gain a better understanding of their housing rights.
🏠 The initiative is in partnership with East Brighton Trust to help people in North and East Brighton to gain a better understanding of their housing rights.
June 10, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Last week in our new Brighton office we hosted our first Housing Matters session with the Crew Club and Moulsecoomb Community Market.
🏠 The initiative is in partnership with East Brighton Trust to help people in North and East Brighton to gain a better understanding of their housing rights.
🏠 The initiative is in partnership with East Brighton Trust to help people in North and East Brighton to gain a better understanding of their housing rights.
‼️ Two recent reports confirm the deep levels of #inequality in #Brighton & Hove.
According to @suttontrust.bsky.social, our so called “progressive” city by the sea ranked 527 out of 543 for kids life chances with just 4% earning a degree and fewer than half in stable employment by 28yrs.
According to @suttontrust.bsky.social, our so called “progressive” city by the sea ranked 527 out of 543 for kids life chances with just 4% earning a degree and fewer than half in stable employment by 28yrs.
May 29, 2025 at 11:56 AM
‼️ Two recent reports confirm the deep levels of #inequality in #Brighton & Hove.
According to @suttontrust.bsky.social, our so called “progressive” city by the sea ranked 527 out of 543 for kids life chances with just 4% earning a degree and fewer than half in stable employment by 28yrs.
According to @suttontrust.bsky.social, our so called “progressive” city by the sea ranked 527 out of 543 for kids life chances with just 4% earning a degree and fewer than half in stable employment by 28yrs.
📣 We've moved!
📍 Our brand-new #Brighton office is situated on Old Steine, central Brighton, just across the road from our old one – but now we've got a lovely new view!
Looking forward to welcoming our partners and clients into our new collaborative space.
#LegalAid #Lawyers #SocialJustice
📍 Our brand-new #Brighton office is situated on Old Steine, central Brighton, just across the road from our old one – but now we've got a lovely new view!
Looking forward to welcoming our partners and clients into our new collaborative space.
#LegalAid #Lawyers #SocialJustice
May 29, 2025 at 10:36 AM
📣 We've moved!
📍 Our brand-new #Brighton office is situated on Old Steine, central Brighton, just across the road from our old one – but now we've got a lovely new view!
Looking forward to welcoming our partners and clients into our new collaborative space.
#LegalAid #Lawyers #SocialJustice
📍 Our brand-new #Brighton office is situated on Old Steine, central Brighton, just across the road from our old one – but now we've got a lovely new view!
Looking forward to welcoming our partners and clients into our new collaborative space.
#LegalAid #Lawyers #SocialJustice
+1.3m families waiting for social homes in England (up 37% since 2015).
Many stuck in unsuitable temporary accommodation, including a record 164,040 children.
Our #Housing teams see this every day – but we know tenants' rights and we're here to fight for them.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Many stuck in unsuitable temporary accommodation, including a record 164,040 children.
Our #Housing teams see this every day – but we know tenants' rights and we're here to fight for them.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Hundred-year wait for family-size social housing in parts of England, study finds
Charities condemn ‘national scandal’ and call for pledge to build 90,000 social homes a year to meet demand
www.theguardian.com
May 27, 2025 at 6:17 AM
+1.3m families waiting for social homes in England (up 37% since 2015).
Many stuck in unsuitable temporary accommodation, including a record 164,040 children.
Our #Housing teams see this every day – but we know tenants' rights and we're here to fight for them.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Many stuck in unsuitable temporary accommodation, including a record 164,040 children.
Our #Housing teams see this every day – but we know tenants' rights and we're here to fight for them.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek.
Every day our nationwide community of legal aid lawyers protect the rights of vulnerable people – in housing, education, community care, public law and immigration.
📍 We now have 10 offices across England.
🔗 lawstop.co.uk
#ThisIsMyCommunity #LegalAid
Every day our nationwide community of legal aid lawyers protect the rights of vulnerable people – in housing, education, community care, public law and immigration.
📍 We now have 10 offices across England.
🔗 lawstop.co.uk
#ThisIsMyCommunity #LegalAid
May 15, 2025 at 11:44 AM
It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek.
Every day our nationwide community of legal aid lawyers protect the rights of vulnerable people – in housing, education, community care, public law and immigration.
📍 We now have 10 offices across England.
🔗 lawstop.co.uk
#ThisIsMyCommunity #LegalAid
Every day our nationwide community of legal aid lawyers protect the rights of vulnerable people – in housing, education, community care, public law and immigration.
📍 We now have 10 offices across England.
🔗 lawstop.co.uk
#ThisIsMyCommunity #LegalAid
After two asylum seekers were granted full scholarships at top London universities, their future was at risk with the Home Office insisting on moving them to Oxfordshire.
Here's how we helped secure their place in London, together with Alex Schymyck at @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social👇
Here's how we helped secure their place in London, together with Alex Schymyck at @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social👇
May 6, 2025 at 10:37 AM
After two asylum seekers were granted full scholarships at top London universities, their future was at risk with the Home Office insisting on moving them to Oxfordshire.
Here's how we helped secure their place in London, together with Alex Schymyck at @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social👇
Here's how we helped secure their place in London, together with Alex Schymyck at @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social👇