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Why being involved in a dispute can be bad for your health and wellbeing

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When our mediators talk to the parties involved in a dispute, people will often mention how stressful they are finding the situation. The impacts of conflict on mental health and stress levels are often underestimated, but they are very real and potential

What is anti-social behaviour and what sort of noise is anti-social?

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When it comes to community safety, all the district councils for the boroughs we serve have tackling anti-social behaviour as one of their priorities.

What are the best and worst ways to approach conflict situations?

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The panellists on a recent edition of ITV1’s popular daytime show Loose Women were discussing a study that had shown that the most common room in the house for people to have a row is the kitchen.

What is a mediator and what exactly do they do?

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When conflicts arise between individuals, whether it's in a personal or work setting, finding a resolution can be a daunting task. This is where mediation can be helpful.

If noisy neighbours are causing you distress, do you know where to go to get help?

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Many of the neighbour mediation cases referred to us have an element of noise nuisance at their root.

What does it mean to be a good neighbour?

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During a meeting this week, one of our housing association contacts mentioned the concept of being a good neighbour and it got us thinking.

Do you know what you’re allowed to do if a neighbour’s tree overhangs your property?

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Several of our neighbour mediation cases every year relate to trees. Neighbours frequently fall out about the maintenance of trees on or near the boundary between their two properties.

Three reasons to consider mediation to resolve a dispute

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When it comes to resolving disputes, mediation can be a highly effective and efficient method. Compared to taking legal action, mediation offers a more peaceful and collaborative approach to finding a resolution.

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