EVERY adult in Wales could be asked to make a one-off payment of up to £25,000 to pay for any future social care they may need. This insurance model is one of three options outlined today by the Welsh Assembly Government in a Green Paper on the future of paying for care in Wales. Read the full article on Wales Online
Wales Online, 16 November 2009
Future of care for older people is in our hands
Consultation on how Wales will pay for elderly people’s care needs public input, says Deputy MinisterGwenda Thomas. Read full article now on Wales Online
Nov 9 2009
Interesting site for anyone interested in care in Wales. Visit Paying for Care to find out more
Have you had difficulties withdrawing from the anti-depressant drug Seroxat? Have you found it impossible to withdraw from it? Are you having difficulties in withdrawing from Seroxat now?
The High Court made a Group Litigation Order in relation to the Group Action brought by around 500 individuals alleging harm from problems withdrawing from Seroxat.
On 19 May 2009 the High Court ordered that any individual who wishes to pursue a compensation claim must join the Group Action before 15 January 2010.
All individuals must have their claim investigated before they can join the action and so they need to come forward ASAP.
Register your interest now, call the Seroxat team at Hugh James, designated as lead solicitors for the purposes of the Group Litigation order, on 029 20 785 971 or go to www.hughjames.com/seroxat
The Group Register will close on 15 January 2010 and any individuals who have not joined at that date may lose their opportunity to be part of the litigation.
You should not stop taking medication without consulting your doctor.
For more information go to www.hughjames.com/seroxat
Who cares for Wales? This question was raised during the recent Hugh James Exchange at the Hilton Hotel in Cardiff on 14th July.
Attendees from the care, nursing, social housing and many elderly related charities listened with interest to the heart felt opening speech from Ruth Marks, the first Commissioner for Older People in the World, as she answered with her opinion.
Ruth challenged us to think how our actions can affect the elderly, she made us realise how important it is for us to not let this subject grow old and to make sure this question is answered and that changes are made to protect all our futures! Read the post event article now
