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Scammers – what to look out for (Part 1)

Posted on 27th February 2023

National research has looked at financial fraud and scamming. It includes universities and national organisations such as the National Trading Standards Scams team and the Chartered Trading Standards Institute.

One very clear message is that many of us underestimate just how devious and clever these scammers can be.

Scammers trap their victims in a spider's web of deceit.

When are you old? Life expectancy across the UK

Posted on 26th October 2022

Many people think that writing a Will or setting up Lasting Powers of Attorney are things that they will do when they are old.

But what is old age? Is it linked with how long you expect to live?

People a often fit and active well into their later years, so when are you old?

Vulnerable people need protection as guidance changes

Posted on 26th August 2022

The Law Society of England and Wales has highlighted the importance of protecting people who might lack capacity to make decisions about their care.

The Law Society has raised concerns in its response to the government’s proposed changes to the Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice.

Like this butterfly, vulnerable people need to be protected from unfair deprivation of liberty

Considering equity release? Here’s why LPAs are important

Posted on 12th August 2022

Like this doll's house, you home contains everything that's important so make sure you protect yourself if you are planning equity release.

Market analysis by mortgage broker, Henry Dannell, shows that homeowners in the UK have already released up to £1.4billion of equity in their properties so far in 2022.

Also known as later life mortgages, over 12,500 of us have chosen to use some of the value of our property to reduce our bills, improve our quality of life, or help a family member. That’s an increase of more than 20% compared with the same period in 2021. The figure could reach 50,000 by the end of the year amounting to almost £5.6billion of equity.

Dementia cases will increase

Posted on 11th March 2022

By 2050 1.6million people in the UK could have dementia

Research shows that more than 153million people around the world could have dementia by 2050. That’s almost three times the 2019 figure.

Changes to the Lasting Power of Attorney process

Posted on 18th August 2021

A laptop with the government's online application page for Lasting Powers of Attorney

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) help to protect you, your family, and your loved ones if you are unable to make decisions for yourself temporarily or in the longer term.

The current process to create and register your LPAs is largely paper-based and very detailed. This is one of the reasons why only 14% of British people have LPAs in place.

The government has now launched a consultation about the use of technology to reform the LPA process, improve access, and speed up the service.

Can I take Mum out of her care home?

Posted on 26th January 2021

A warm and friendly care home is often the best place for a vulnerable elderly person to live.

If your parent has been unwell or has been diagnosed with dementia, for example, they might not be able to live safely at home. They might be struggling with day-to-day activities like washing and preparing food. Round-the-clock support from trained professionals in a safe environment could help them to live their lives more fully and reduce their anxiety.

However, during the coronavirus pandemic some relatives have been concerned that they are unable to visit their loved ones and have been worried about the health risks they face. They have been shocked to discover that they can’t take them out of the care home to live with their family.

Why you need to plan today

Posted on 12th January 2021

One thing the coronavirus pandemic as taught us all is that we simply don’t know what’s around the corner.

While the vaccine roll-out is giving everyone hope that there will be a time when we can put these difficult days behind us, we are more aware than ever that accidents, illness, or disability can affect anyone at any time.

Updating LPAs

Posted on 15th December 2020

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) have launched a project to update the process of making and registering lasting powers of attorney (LPAs).

Initially they will hold a series of events and surveys that will lead to a formal consultation in spring 2021.

Supporting relatives in care homes

Posted on 30th September 2020

During the coronavirus pandemic we have seen some upsetting examples of how elderly people have felt lost and abandoned when their families are unable to visit them in their care home.

This has been an exceptional time. In most cases your loved ones will be happy and well looked after in their care home, but it isn’t surprising that many families wanted to bring their relatives home during the outbreak.