STAMP DUTY LAND TAX On Friday 23rd September 2022, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced changes to stamp duty land tax (SDLT) The changes, which came into force with immediate effect, see the threshold at which stamp duty becomes payable rise from £125k to £250k, meaning stamp duty is not payable on the first £250k of a house purchase. In…
Inquests and Medical Negligence Claims Inquests are often very traumatic experiences for families to go through when they have just suffered a bereavement. This can particularly be the case when there are questions about the medical treatment someone received before they passed away, or suspicion that they may have lost their life due to…
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM PROPERTY FRAUD Property Fraud is on the rise. Over the last 10 years the Land Registry have paid out millions in compensation under the Land Registry indemnity scheme because of forgeries. Do not become a victim of property fraud and take these easy steps. Step 1 Make sure your property is registered…
What are the current rules around care home fees Currently anyone with assets under £23,950 are eligible for help towards the cost of their care or their care home fees. Once a persons assets drop below £14,250 then the local authority will fully fund that persons care. What are the latest changes to Care…
The final report by Senior Midwife Donna Ockenden follows her independent review into the maternity care at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. The report has found catastrophic failures that may have contributed to the death of over 200 babies, 9 mothers and caused life-changing injuries to many others. This review of maternity services…
We are very lucky to have the NHS and we all rely upon the dedication and commitment of Doctors, Nurses and Therapists at some point in our lives. The vast majority of people will receive excellent care by a committed and passionate medical profession. Occasionally avoidable mistakes are made which can have life changing consequences…
LIVING WITH COVID-19 IN THE WORKPLACE On 21st February this year the Government made an announcement of its strategy for living with Covid-19. That strategy has a number of implications for Employers and Employees alike. Can an Employee still receive Statutory Sick Pay after 24th March? Until the 24th March 2022, the law was…
Specialist Clinical Negligence Lawyers PHH Solicitors are respected Clinical Negligence Lawyers, serving the Fylde Coast and Lancashire region. Our expert Cinical Negligence Claim Solicitors can help, should you have been severely injured, or a family member died as a result of a medical treatment wrongdoing or medical malpractice. We can advise and assist with: Cancer…
REMOTE WILL SIGNING Q & A I am thinking about making a new Will, but I am worried how it can be done safely? Under Section 9 of the 1837 Wills Act, to correctly execute a Will the ‘Testator’ or person making the will must sign the will in the presence of 2 witnesses. The…
LASTING POWER of ATTORNEY Q & A I have been advised to prepare a Power of Attorney but do not know what it is? A lasting power of attorney is a document that allows someone to make decisions on your behalf about matters concerning you, when you are no longer able to make those decisions…