A solicitor who devoted herself to improving the lives of hundreds of disabled and elderly care-home residents has won a historic battle which had threatened to end her career. Yvonne Hossack, 53, was yesterday cleared of professional misconduct after local councils, angered by her successful campaigns to stop the closure of care homes, mounted a "witch- hunt" to get her removed from the solicitors' roll. The case has given hope to thousands of other professional campaigners and charities which work against the odds to improve the lives of disabled and elderly people.
A solicitor who devoted herself to improving the lives of hundreds of disabled and elderly care-home residents has won a historic battle which had threatened to end her career.
Yvonne Hossack, 53, was yesterday cleared of professional misconduct after local councils, angered by her successful campaigns to stop the closure of care homes, mounted a "witch- hunt" to get her removed from the solicitors' roll.
The case has given hope to thousands of other professional campaigners and charities which work against the odds to improve the lives of disabled and elderly people.
Campaigning Kettering lawyer Yvonne Hossack cleared of misconduct - Northants ET
Deputy leader of Northamptonshire County Council Cllr Joan Kirkbride said: "This case was never about an attempt to deny a voice to some of our most vulnerable people. We all have the needs of those receiving care at the centre of everything we do."This case was to make sure that the legal codes of conduct and that the legal profession's own regulations were adhered to. We fully accept the findings of the hearing."
Right.... Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.
