
Legal Advocacy
At The Lawyer & The Nurse, we believe expert legal and healthcare support should be accessible to everyone — without the hefty price tag.
Whether you're applying for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) funding or need help completing a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), we offer friendly, expert-led support through free workshops, drop-ins, and community events. For those who need more tailored help, we also provide one-to-one CHC case support — from application to appeal.
Guided by our principle, "It's About What's Right," we’re here to break down barriers to justice and make practical help easy to access.
Our welcoming Kettering hub includes a relaxed legal café, a calming sensory room, and spaces for local groups — with all proceeds reinvested to support those who need it most.
Cafe & Sensory Room
Welcome to our tearoom with a unique purpose. Enjoy our extravagant afternoon tea while supporting free legal assistance for the vulnerable. Each indulgence aids advocacy for those struggling with red tape and regulations. Your private booking contributes to supporting more people with benefits applications. We're not just a tearoom; we're a community center, catering to families affected by neurodivergent conditions. Whether for afternoon tea, special occasions, or organized events, your patronage empowers the voiceless. Secure your spot in our Victorian Tearoom or Sensory Dining Room for a meaningful experience.
Who We Are?
Adam and Nicki met while working at the same law firm - being the Head of Civil Litigation and clinical lead on applications for Continuing Healthcare Funding respectively - before joining forces to create TL&TN.

Adam Cresswell - The Lawyer
He / Him
Adam studied law after graduating from the University of Liverpool, completing his legal training at the College of Law in Birmingham and London. He began his career with the Crown Prosecution Service before moving into civil law, eventually becoming Head of Civil Litigation and a Director at a Corby law firm — a role he held for over a decade before founding The Lawyer & The Nurse.
Adam’s focus is health and social care law, and his strength lies in advocacy — particularly when supporting families through Continuing Healthcare panels and Independent Review hearings. He’s passionate about challenging decisions that fall short of what’s fair, and helping people understand and assert their rights.
Sundays are sacred — not for rest, but for The Archers omnibus (call at your own risk). Adam insists he’s a collector of fine antiques; his children, however, claim he’s just adding to the dust levels — one “vintage treasure” at a time.
Nicki Slawson - The Nurse
She / Her
Nicki is a Registered Mental Health Nurse with a career spanning hospitals, adult social care teams, and Clinical Commissioning Groups. Her understanding of Continuing Healthcare is second to none, having taken part in hundreds of assessments—first on behalf of the NHS, and now as an advocate for families navigating the process. Her mix of clinical knowledge and regulatory insight means she can explain complex cases with clarity and compassion.
She’s especially passionate about working with individuals with learning disabilities and supporting older adults, and continues to contribute to reviews into care and outcomes.
A mum of five—yes, triplets and twins—Nicki completed her legal training while raising them solo. These days, she shares her time between grandchildren, a Frenchie named Walter, a bulldog called Milo, and what may be a world-record-breaking shoe collection.
