Question – There may be welfare benefits that I or my older friends could be entitled to. Is there a website, leaflet or booklet that lists all the welfare benefits that are available?
Answer – Yes, one of which is The BenefitsGuide.co.uk. This is a free to use resource which provides clear and comprehensive information on all available UK welfare benefits. This includes guidance on benefit applications, appeals, emergency assistance & legal help. It has been estimated that up to £20 billion of welfare benefits go unclaimed every year in the UK so it is worth checking.
Question – I am thinking about making a will and I read that many will writers are not qualified, legal professionals but are allowed to operate, is this true?
Answer – Yes, it is estimated that there are over 200,000 unregulated, unauthorized providers as they are known in the UK. Unauthorised, in that they are not regulated in the same way as solicitors and barristers. If you wish to use an unregulated will writer you should check to see if they are a member of a recognised trade body such as the Institute of Professional Will Writers or the Society of Will Writers where they must, as a member, act with integrity, treat their clients fairly and comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
Able Community Care is a Norfolk, family owned, Home Care provider which was established in 1980. We are often asked by our clients, carers and members of the public, questions across a wide range of care issues. Care information is often time consuming and difficult to access, so we are happy to share some of our questions and answers with you.
