Wainwright & Cummins were concerned this week at the publication of a report from the Law Society regarding legal aid ‘advice deserts’ in housing, reported by the Law Society Gazette.
Around a third of legal aid areas have only one law firm (or other provider) giving legally aided advice relating to housing; and three large areas (Surrey, Shropshire and Suffolk) have no provider giving legally aided housing advice at all.
Head of Wainwright & Cummins’ Housing Department, Grace Bovill, commented: ‘this report powerfully demonstrates the flaws in the Government’s approach to access to justice and legal aid funding.
The shortage of housing providers in many areas does not come as a surprise to those of us who work in the sector: legal aid funding has been cut to the bone. We call on the Government to reconsider its approach to legal aid provision in light of this report.’
We at “Wainwright & Cummins LLP” understand that when you have a housing issue it can affect all areas of your life. With the help of our friendly and supportive members of staff, we are here to answer any questions that you may have. Our aim is to help solve your problem in a quick and easy manor.
If you are experiencing any housing issues and feel that you are in need of legal advice. Please call us on: 020277379330 or email or head of department grace.bovill@wainwrightcummins.co.uk.
