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Are You Paying Top-Up Fees Unnecessarily?
August 23, 2018Paying top-up fees can cost families a fortune, but are they lawful? Are you paying more than you have...
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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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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....