In line with Government guidelines for safe working during the COVID pandemic, access to our office is strictly by a pre-arranged appointment only, and only where absolutely necessary. We are open for business with some staff working in the office and others from home, they can still be contacted in the usual way either by telephone or email.

In respect of your pre-arranged appointment, if you develop symptoms of COVID, or have in the last 14 days come into contact with someone with COVID or symptoms of, we ask that you contact the office by telephone/email to arrange a new appointment or discuss if there is an appropriate alternative to your meeting.

The safety of our staff and clients is of paramount importance to us and so thank you for your continued co-operation during these unprecedented times.

Advance decision / Living Will

Do you need to make a Living Will / Advance Decision?

An Advance Decision, also known as a Living Will, is a document in which you can set out your wishes regarding medical treatment in the event where you suffer a serious illness and become incapacitated.

It is designed to allow you to say which medical treatments you wish to refuse and under which circumstances and enables you to refuse life sustaining treatments such as being ventilated.

You will need to ensure that people know that you have made a living will because there is no central register.  You therefore need to file it with your GP and also, if appropriate, with your hospital.  You may also choose to let family or friends know of its existence.

Once the Advance Decision document is set up, health professionals are legally obliged to ensure your wishes are carried out.

We can help you with all aspects of an Advance Decision document.  We can explain how this document works and also how it sits alongside other legal options such as a Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney.

If you have any questions, we will be happy to advise you.  Please get in touch with Helen Strong or Emma Wallbank.

Contact a member of our team today

Helen Strong

Head of Private Client

024 7653 1532

Emma Wallbank

Chartered Legal Executive, Private Client

024 7653 1532

Katie Nightingale

Solicitor, Private Client

024 7653 1532