Raeside Chisholm Solicitors Blog

A Northumberland resident left just under £80,000 in her will to Craster Memorial Hall, reports the Northumberland Gazette this week. The money has been used to help refurbish the popular village venue.

The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has announced that, having taken legal advice, it is altering the way in which the appointment of substitute attorneys is dealt with, when a power of attorney is first signed and registered.

A gallery in Oldham has been left a substantial bequest of paintings by reknowned local artist, Helen Bradley, reported the Manchester Gazette this week.

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.