News and Updates from FWA
Feb 2026

Mental health is just as important as career success, particularly in the demanding legal sector. ๐ง๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐ง๐ฎ๐น๐ธ ๐๐ฎ๐ encourages professionals to come together, start open conversations, and challenge mental health stigma.
Whether itโs a check-in with a colleague, a firm-wide discussion, or simply taking time to listen, every conversation matters. Letโs foster a workplace culture where talking about mental health is encouraged and supported โ because the more we talk, the more we can support one another.
๐ช๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒย โ an independent charity offering emotional support, information and training to the legal community. Theirย Life in the Law 2025ย report found thatย ๐ฑ๐ฌ% ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ผ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐ณ๐ฒ๐น๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ถ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ณ๐๐ฒ๐ป, ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ๐๐ฒ๐ป, ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ.
If youโve been feeling anxious, unsettled, or worried, youโre not alone. The pressures and uncertainty of legal work can take a real toll, but there are ways to manage anxiety and support one another.ย LawCare offers free confidential direct support – LawCare – the mental health charity for the legal sector
Mental Health Matters | Time to Talk | LawCare | Legal Sectorย
May 2026
We are delighted to announce that FWAโs Karen Homar is now a proud Mummy to beautiful Georgia Skye. Karen and Dale, along with big brother Logan, welcomed Georgia into the world on Saturday 9th May. Everyone at FWA sends their congratulations and best wishes to the whole family as they begin this wonderful new chapter […]
May 2026
Theme: Action Matters This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and this yearโs theme is action. In the legal industry where pressure and expectations can be high, small actions can make a real difference – checking in with colleagues, encouraging balance, and creating environments where people feel supported and able to speak openly. Mental health […]
Apr 2026
FWA are delighted to be attending the British Business Awards in Edinburgh this evening. Our Recruitment Team will be joined by a number of guests, including valued clients and HR professionals. The event brings together businesses from across the UK to recognise a range of achievements across different sectors. This yearโs evening is set to […]