Claimant v Anchor Hanover Group
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard the case over two days with oral reasons given. The complaint of unfair dismissal was found not to be well-founded and was dismissed. The detailed reasoning was provided orally at the hearing.
Facts
Lorna Hanwell brought a claim of unfair dismissal against Anchor Hanover Group, a healthcare organization. The case was heard over two days via video at Cambridge Employment Tribunal. The claimant represented herself while the respondent was represented by counsel.
Decision
Employment Judge Taft dismissed the unfair dismissal complaint, finding it not well-founded. Detailed reasons were given orally at the hearing but are not included in this written judgment.
Practical note
Unrepresented claimants face significant challenges when opposing counsel-represented respondents in unfair dismissal claims, particularly in the healthcare sector.
Case details
- Case number
- 6018592/2024
- Decision date
- 21 October 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No