Long Term Care Seminar - Devizes

Does the Care Act mean you need to know more about this country’s elderly care system and the funding options available?  

Are you thinking of selling your house or other assets to pay for long term care?

abdcare (a specialist managed and branded division of Awdry Bailey & 

Douglas Solicitors with particular expertise in elderly care) invite you 

to attend a seminar which addresses the new revolutionary issues  

surrounding this country’s Care System and how you or your 

loved ones may be affected should long term care be needed.

~ Please arrive 20 minutes beforehand ~ Light refreshments will be available ~

It is advisable to book early. Spaces may be limited!

Monday 6 June 2016 ~ 10.00am – 1.00pm

Devizes Corn Exchange, Market Place

Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1HS

    

Understanding the system and who should be paying for

 my long term care needs?

What strategies should be deployed to minimise 

the impact of care fees?

If I do have to pay the costs myself, what financial

options are available to me?

If you would like to attend and reserve free seating please click here or telephone 01380 722311

Wiltshire Air Ambulance - Cheque Presentation - Awdry Bailey & Douglas

Wiltshire Air Ambulance – is the only air ambulance that flies both day and night. Its mission is to airlift critically ill and injured people to hospital – a life saver…

ABD’s annual Christmas party event was a great success but more than just a party last year. Some of the staff decided to get together and run an auction! 

The auction consisted of cakes, car washes, hair gel, doggy day care and a painting all very kindly provided by ABD staff.

After bidding took place a fantastic £765 was raised which went to Wiltshire Air Ambulance.
PR, Events and Marketing Manager, Keshani Douglas along with Legal Assistant, Jacky Hubbard from ABD who helped to organise the Christmas Party presented the cheque to the Wiltshire Air Ambulance Team. 

Left to right; Keshani Douglas, Jacky Hubbard with Wiltshire Air Ambulance Team.

For more information about Wiltshire Air Ambulance  go to www.wiltshireairambulance.co.uk

Awdry Bailey & Douglas receives accreditation from STEP

Awdry Bailey & Douglas, the Law Firm with offices based in Devizes, Chippenham, Royal Wootton Bassett and Marlborough, Wiltshire has been accredited by the STEP Employer Partnership Programme as an Employer Partner.

Private client team; (from left to right) Graham Fuller (Head of Private Client), Lyndzey Cook (Fee Earner), Elliot Chambers (Trainee Solicitor), Carina Kervin (Solicitor) with Andrew Douglas (ABD Partner).

The STEP Employer Partnership Programme is designed to help employers of STEP students and members to plan and deliver the best possible learning experience.   

ABD Partner, Andrew Douglas said, “As an organization we are of the view that our people are our most valuable asset.  As a consequence we are delighted to partner with STEP the leading training provider in Private Client. Our association and accreditation with them supports our strategy and enhances our ability to provide opportunity to develop our people whilst providing technical excellence and a first class service to our clients.”

Jenni Hutchinson, Head of Employer Partnerships at STEP, added: ‘We are pleased to award Awdry Bailey and Douglas with this well-deserved accreditation in recognition of their investment in developing their STEP staff’.

About STEP
STEP is the worldwide professional association for those advising families across generations. We promote best practice, professional integrity and education to our members. Our members help families plan for their futures: from drafting a will or advising family businesses, to helping international families and protecting vulnerable family members.

Today STEP has over 20,000 members across 95 countries. They include lawyers, accountants and other trust and estate specialists.

To find out more about STEP go to www.step.org

Long Term Care Seminar - Lacock

Does the Care Act 2014 mean you need to know more about this country’s elderly care system and the funding options available?  

Are you thinking of selling your house or other assets to pay for long term care?

abdcare (a specialist managed and branded division of Awdry Bailey & 

Douglas Solicitors with particular expertise in elderly care) invite you 

to attend a seminar which addresses the new revolutionary issues  

surrounding this country’s Care System and how you or your 

loved ones may be affected should long term care be needed.

~ Please arrive 20 minutes beforehand ~ Light refreshments will be available ~

It is advisable to book early. Spaces may be limited!

Monday 14 March 2016 ~ 10.00am – 1.00pm

Lacock Suite, Lackham House, Wiltshire College,

Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2NY

    

Understanding the system and who should be paying for

 my long term care needs?

What strategies should be deployed to minimise 

the impact of care fees?

If I do have to pay the costs myself, what financial

options are available to me?

If you would like to attend and reserve free seating please click here or telephone 01380 722311

Solicitors raise a fantastic £33,000 for The Forever Friends Appeal supporting the RUH!

Awdry Bailey & Douglas Team (Devizes and Chippenham offices) alongside other participating solicitors took part in The Forever Friends Appeal last September “Make a Will Month” by waiving their legal fees in order to help raise monies for Royal United Hospital in Bath.

“The Make a Will month runs for the duration of September and clients will receive Awdry Bailey & Douglas Solicitors exceptional level of professional service and Will preparation in return for a reduced fee being donated to the hospital’s charity, The Forever Friends Appeal.” Blog: Make or update your Will in September and support the Royal United Hospital, Bath. August 2015  

Collectively, they raised the fantastic sum of £33,000.

Jan Witt, Legacy Officer for The Forever Friends Appeal said: "We are very extremely grateful to the solicitors who came on board to support us and we are absolutely delighted with the success of our first ever RUH Will Month scheme. All the solicitors worked extremely hard to help as many people as possible to get the protection of a proper Will drawn up. The success of this fundraising is a testament of their sheer hard work, together with the generosity of the public who came forward to have their Wills written under the scheme. We would like to thank each and every one of them." 

The Royal United Hospital’s charity, The Forever Friends Appeal, provide a vital service to help improve the hospital’s environment, providing additional medical equipment, facilities as well as the finishing touches and extras that help care for patients more effectively, together with its ongoing research and development.

On behalf of ABD Team; Catherine Cole (Devizes office) and Carina Kervin (Chippenham office)

Long Term Care Seminar - Lackham House, Lacock

Does the new Care Act mean you need to know more about this country’s elderly care system and the funding options available?  

Are you thinking of selling your house or other assets to pay for long term care?

abdcare (a specialist managed and branded division of Awdry Bailey & 

Douglas Solicitors with particular expertise in elderly care) invite you 

to attend a seminar which addresses the new revolutionary issues  

surrounding this country’s Care System and how you or your 

loved ones may be affected should long term care be needed.

~ Please arrive 20 minutes beforehand ~ Light refreshments will be available ~

It is advisable to book early. Spaces may be limited!

Monday 14 March 2016 ~ 10.00am – 1.00pm

Lacock Suite, Lackham House, Wiltshire College,

Lacock, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2NY

    

Understanding the system and who should be paying for

 my long term care needs?

What strategies should be deployed to minimise 

the impact of care fees?

If I do have to pay the costs myself, what financial

options are available to me?

If you would like to attend and reserve free seating please click here or telephone 01380 722311

ABD’s Annual Christmas Party raises a fantastic £1,530

ABD’s annual Christmas party event was a great success but more than just a party this year. Some of the staff decided to get together and run an auction! The auction consisted of cakes, car washes, hair gel, doggy day care and a painting all very kindly provided by ABD staff.

After bidding took place a fantastic £1,530 was raised. The monies will be split and go to 2 charities – Sands and Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

SANDS – Still birth and neo-natal charity is a charity that provides support for bereaved parents and their families. For more information go to www.uk-sands.org

WILTSHIRE AIR AMBULANCE – is the only air ambulance that flies both day and night. Its mission is to airlift critically ill and injured people to hospital – a life saver.  For more information go to www.wiltshireairambulance.co.uk