Demand for legal advice and services from some of the most vulnerable people in the city has grown dramatically over the past year, according to Dundee Law Centre.

However, victims of domestic abuse, families on low incomes or benefits and elderly people in care homes have increasingly struggled to access the justice system due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Formerly the Dundee North Law Centre, the charity has today relaunched to cover the whole of the city and its immediate surroundings.

The team has expanded its operations and revamped its website and social media accounts.

Principal solicitor Joyce Horsman said: “The Dundee North Law Centre has helped hundreds of Dundee citizens over the last 30 years and there have been many challenges and changes during that time.

“Going forward with our new name, it is important that we reach as many people as possible and the new website will help us to do that. We encourage people to have a look at our new site and use it to get in touch with us.”

Chair Marjory Stewart said: “Whilst the impact of Covid-19 has been challenging, it has also given us the opportunity to invest in upgrading our systems and review and enhance our delivery and outreach model.

“By adapting our approach, we have been able to continue to deliver legal and advice services to vulnerable people.

“We have also updated our branding and developed a new modern website which links to our social media presence and will provide an important new platform for our clients and partners to keep abreast of our services and communicate with us particularly when our offices are closed.”