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The Alzheimer’s Society can recommend legal firms with specialist experience in legal problems arising in relation to dementia. Check with the solicitor whether you qualify for public funding.
You can telephone Community Legal Service Direct for details of solicitors, advice agencies and information providers committed to providing a high standard of services in your area. Telephone 0845 345 4345 (9am-6.30pm Monday-Friday). All calls are charged at local rates. Alternatively, visit their website at
www.clsdirect.org.uk
The Law Society’s website (
www.lawsociety.org.uk) gives details of law firms and solicitors practising in England and Wales and provides useful information about legal specialties and fees, as well as tips about what to ask and what to expect from a solicitor.
Firms offering legal and financial advice
Some law firms also employ independent financial advisers, making it easier to combine financial and legal advice.
LawNet Ltd is a network of law firms throughout the country. It can refer you to firms in your area with experience of advising people with dementia and their families on legal and financial matters.
LawNet Ltd
First Floor, 93/95 Bedford Street
Royal Leamington Spa CV32 5BB
Telephone 01926 886990
Email
admin@lawnet.co.uk
Website
www.lawnet.co.uk
SIFA Limited can refer you to legal firms that offer financial advice to complement their legal advice.
SIFA/sIFAc
10 East Street, Epsom
Surrey KT17 1HH
Telephone 01372 721172
Website
www.sifa.co.uk
Email
sifa@sifa.co.uk
Other sources of help
Age Concern England
Astral House
1268 London Road
London SW16 4ER
Freephone information line 0800 00 99 66 (every day 8am-7pm)
Website
www.ace.org.uk
Fact sheets are available from the website, by writing to the above address or by telephoning the information line. Useful fact sheets include Making your will and Legal arrangements for managing your finances.
Alzheimer's Society
Gordon House
10 Greencoat Place
London SW1P 1PH
Alzheimer's Helpline 0845 300 0336 (8.30am-6.30pm weekdays)
Website
www.alzheimers.org.uk
Publishes many helpful information and advice sheets, including Enduring power of attorney and receivership.
Benefits Enquiry Line (BEL)
0800 88 22 00 (8.30am-6.30pm weekdays, 9am-1pm Saturdays)
Deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired people who use a textphone can call BEL free on 0800 24 33 55.
Email
bel-customer-services@dwp-gsi.gov.uk
This free helpline is for people with disabilities or sickness and their carers. Advisers can send you forms and advise you but they have no access to personal records.
Counsel and Care
Twyman House
16 Bonny Street
London NW1 9PG
Advice line 0845 300 7585 (weekdays 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm, except Wednesday afternoons)
Email
advice@counselandcare.org.uk
Website
www.counselandcare.org.uk
Help the Aged
207-221 Pentonville Road
London N1 9UZ
Telephone 020 7278 1114
Seniorline freephone 0808 800 6565 (9am-4pm weekdays )
Email
info@helptheaged.org.uk
Website
www.helptheaged.org.uk
Publishes useful booklets on managing your finances.
Alzheimer's Society Information Sheet