Making the decision that your family member needs the additional support that a care home offers, can be a difficult one, not only emotionally but financially too.
The interpretation of the rules around the NHS covering care home fee costs is all important. Many people have been told that their fam...
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Most of us have been caught speeding at one time or another, or if not we have got very close to it.
If you are caught and your speed as not been that excessive you may be offered the chance to attend a Speed Awareness Course or you may receive a fixed penalty, neither of which involves you going t...
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Buying a property for the first time is very exciting, but it is important to understand the process of buying a property so your expectations are managed.
Agree a mortgage – if you start by agreeing a mortgage in principle, then it can give...
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Taking a tumble when you are out in public can be embarrassing for you, but it is more than that if you are unfortunately injured.
If you have a slip or a fall this may be as a result of someone’s negligence and you may be able to claim compensation.
Typically slips and trips occ...
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If you have decided that you are going to get divorced you will need to consider what grounds to use in your divorce. The law requires you to state exactly what has made your marriage come to an end, and there are five possible grounds. These are:
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If you are actively looking for a new home to live in, whether a first time buyer or an experienced house purchaser, you need to make sure that you find a Conveyancing Solicitor who is going to complete the transaction on time and in an efficient and capable manner.
But how can you tell one Conveya...
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As you grow older, you may decide that you no longer want the hassle of dealing with the financial burdens of day to day life. In these circumstances you can put a Lasting Power of Attorney, also known as an LPA, in place to allow a relative or close friend to help you to ease the burden.
There are...
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Running a business means that you have many responsibilities to deal with to ensure that you are successful. You must find customers or clients, sell products or services and get paid for offering these services.
The latter can be where you experience problems and having acted in good faith by prov...
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It can be extremely upsetting and disruptive to be involved in a dispute with your neighbour and can result in feeling unsettled in your own home. Due to the very nature of these types of disputes, they can often escalate quickly, so here are some ideas on how to address a neighbourly dispute.
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Q. What issues should I be aware of when I am implementing the use of social media in my business?
A. This is always a difficult area for a business and many just don’t bother for fear of something bad happening so here are a few hints and tips for you before you start.
The first thing to be...
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