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…
DetailsWhat 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsWe 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…
DetailsLIVING 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…
DetailsSpecialist 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…
DetailsREMOTE 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…
DetailsLASTING 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…
DetailsNO FAULT DIVORCE Q & A I have read that Divorce Law has changed recently, is that true? The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill was given Royal Assent on 25th June 2020, meaning the Bill was converted into a new Act of Law. There will be no fault Divorce in this country, but not just…
DetailsTrinity Hospice WILL Month Will month for Trinity runs for the duration of October. Clients wanting to participate in the scheme need to make an appointment to make a will as normal with us. You will need to tell us when you make the appointment that they want to participate in the Trinity Hospice ‘WILL…
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