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SRA news release, 19 May 2016:

Paul Philip, SRA Chief Executive said: "Solicitors have responsible and challenging roles, often in high pressure environments. That can take its toll on health and wellbeing, which can have a real impact at work. As the regulator, we want to make sure solicitors are properly supported to do the best job they can. That means making it as easy as possible for people to let us know if things are getting difficult, and to find the right support at the right time.

"And I want to make sure that we are understanding and sensitive to anyone with a wellbeing issue who finds themselves under investigation by us. The number of solicitors we investigate is, of course, very small, but we know just how stressful it can be and all the more so if someone is unwell.

"So we are putting in place a package of measures to help. We can provide a dedicated person to work with, talk regularly, look at extending deadlines when we can, signpost to help, and communicate in a way that suits best.

"Please call us, look at our one-stop shop on our website and above all do not hesitate to get help."

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