Raeside Chisholm Solicitors Blog

The Scottish Parliament recently unanimously approved a new law that should give greater independence to people who receive social care. The hope is that the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act will give people greater choice and control over their lives.

Thanks to the bequest of former resident Bessie Inglis, current residents of a Selkirk sheltered house will be able to continue to enjoy playing and singing along to the piano, reports the Border Telegraph.

The Welsh Assembly Health and Social Care Committee has published an interesting report recommending that the reliance on residential care for older people should be reduced and more support given to those making difficult care decisions.

UK retirees are embracing voluntary work and providing vital help to families, charities and local communities, according to Aviva’s latest Real Retirement Report.

A recent study from Ohio State University has looked into what the average American does with inherited assets.