How to Be More Organised Than Your Pet

How to Be More Organised Than Your Pet

Buttons, my Labrador retriever, did very little retrieving over his lifetime. Mainly he buried his treasured possessions in the garden and then forgot about them. I am afraid Buttons’s approach to storage solutions is not unique to canines. I have seen people with a...
The cost of care

The cost of care

The erosion of assets as a result of long-term care costs is becoming a concern for many. We are living longer and consequently professional care may become a necessity for many of us. Care Legislation The NHS and Community Care Act 1990 obliges Local Authorities to...
The Great Common Law Marriage Myth

The Great Common Law Marriage Myth

That well known phrase, “living over the brush”, is often used to describe an unmarried couple who live together. It originates from the tunnel building days of the 19th Century, when, if a boy and a girl took a liking to each other but could not afford a...
What to do when someone dies

What to do when someone dies

 When someone dies there are many things to sort out. When we are grieving for the loss of someone we loved, this can seem overwhelming.  The first thing to do If a person dies at home you should call their GP who will give you a medical certificate showing the cause...