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People with dementia failed by Mental Capacity errors
May 29, 2015Lack of training for professionals in the Mental Capacity Act leaves people with dementia compromised A survey carried out...
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I have a will, so why do I need a Lasting Power of Attorney?
March 26, 2015Many people confuse a Lasting Power of Attorney with a will – or assume that because they have a...
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Mental Capacity Assessments – when should you have one?
February 25, 2015Mental Capacity Assessments are not the same as as an assessment of cognition Many families find that decisions are...
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Should I use a solicitor for NHS Continuing Healthcare? …5 tips
March 12, 2014Many people consider using a solicitor for NHS Continuing Healthcare battles …because going through the Continuing Healthcare application and...
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Lasting Power of Attorney: 4 ways to start the conversation
February 11, 2014Appointing someone to be your Lasting Power of Attorney (‘making’ a power of attorney), is one of the most...
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Enduring Powers of Attorney and NHS Continuing Care
July 23, 2013EPAs and Continuing Care – why doesn’t the NHS understand the link? The connection between Enduring Powers of Attorney...
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Why savings thresholds for care fees are irrelevant in full time care
November 27, 2012Many people assume that if you have savings, property or other assets, and you need full time care, you...
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Can I use my financial power of attorney in Continuing Care assessments?
November 15, 2012In October 2007 a new kind of power of attorney was introduced in the UK: a Lasting Power of...
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How to convince someone with dementia they need help
September 20, 2012Many people say that one of the biggest worries about growing older is the fear of losing their memory....
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NHS Continuing Care: Why the new deadlines for reclaiming care fees are illegal (Part 1)
July 18, 2012Today’s article is a response to the recent announcement that, after September 2012, most elderly people in care in...
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