Wansbroughs

ACTING AS AN ATTORNEY: IS IT IN THEIR BEST INTERESTS?

Kathryn Smith Cowap, a Partner in the Private Client team at Wansbroughs

Solicitors considers the care that needs to be taken by attorneys.

Kathryn Smith Cowap

It is said that ignorance is bliss but, for attorneys acting under an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) or a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), ignorance of their legal responsibilities may be anything but blissful.

The relationship between attorneys and the person who appointed them (their donor) is fiduciary, meaning attorneys must always act in good faith, with honesty and integrity. Attorneys must not allow themselves to be put in a position where the duties they owe to their donor conflict (or may conflict) with their own personal interests. Failure to do so may result in attorneys being personally liable to their donor.

Attorneys are governed by the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and should follow the principles set out therein, as well as familiarising themselves with the Code of Practice which accompanies the Act.

If you are an attorney and would like to understand your legal responsibilities, Wansbroughs would be happy to help. Please get in touch with us via email at wealth@wansbroughs.com.

• wansbroughs.com

Life & Mobility Solutions now has four local showrooms, Trudoxhill near Frome,

Warminster, Shepton Mallet and its latest store is in Melksham next to Asda. Life & Mobility Solutions supply all major mobility equipment including rise and recline chairs, adjustable beds, stairlifts, mobility scooters, living aids and much more.

They have over 30 years’ experience within the industry and can offer help and advice on most things connected to your mobility. MK2 Plus in stock. This fully enclosed British built cabin car goes a step further than your average mobility scooter. Road legal with a top speed of 8 mph, it has all the features and refinements you’d find in a car, you can travel up to 30 miles in comfort and style off a single charge. They also have one of the largest ranges of TGA Scooters available along with the lightest scooters & powerchairs on the market. Contact them to arrange a test drive or visit their independent showrooms at Western Way, Melksham, next to Asda or 17 George Street, Warminster. Call Melksham on 01225 251601 or Warminster on 01985 843035 to find out more.

• lifeandmobility.co.uk

The family business believe in presenting you with the best options available, so you can make an informed choice. They carry products from all the leading manufacturers but are not tied in with any of them, meaning they can offer you clear, impartial advice. For instance, they are proud to have the Cabin Car

Life & Mobility Solutions now has four local showrooms

WHY AREN’T MEN JOINING THE CARE INDUSTRY?

The care sector has really come into focus during the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing to the forefront the amazing work that carers do. Every day, millions of carers across the UK help look after residents in care homes and those living in their own homes. With this increased awareness, there is another fact that has come to light that may surprise you. According to recent statistics, across England, Women make up 84% of the carer workforce as opposed to just 16% for men.

At Butterfly Care, they have a team of 50 carers, but only 4 are men, just 8% of the team. One of the main contributors to this large gap is perception, and many men assume that elderly women and men would not want to be cared for by a man. We had a chat with Liam, one of the male Butterfly Care team and asked him his thoughts. He said “A lot of people assume elderly people, especially women, would be nervous about a man coming to look after them. However, I usually find that most don’t mind, and they like having the company. As long as you enjoy working with people, and helping people, it’s a fantastic career path”. Martin Green, chief executive of Care England, discussed the recruitment gap between men and women in care. “Many of those that need care prefer to be cared for by someone of the same gender and ethnic background, but while service providers recognise the need to offer a diverse workforce to care for a diverse population, the small number of male care workers makes this difficult to realise.”

“We need to try and even out the gap, as it is a fantastic and rewarding industry for both men and women to be in” said Anne Pelling, director at Butterfly Care. “With all the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and job security, care is a steady industry, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives”

SAFE CARE

Providing care in the comfort of your own home

We can assist with:

• Personal Care: Showering,washing &bathing • Lunches: Freshorfrozenmeals • Domestic: Generalcleaning • Laundry: Washing,drying & ironing • Shopping: Youcangowithyour carer orwecandoitforyou • Medication prompting • Safety visits • Sitting services

For more information please get in touch. We operate 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Covering Bradford on Avon, Melksham, Trowbridge & surrounding villages

Tel: 01225 350612 | www.safecare-wiltshire.co.uk Email: safe-care@blueyonder.co.uk CQC Rated Good

MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER

• Rise & Recline Chairs • Stairlifts • Adjustable Beds • Mobility Scooters • Walkers & Wheelchairs • Bathing Aids • Daily Living Aids

Visit our independent Wiltshire showrooms...

17 George Street, Warminster, BA12 8QA Western Way, Melksham SN12 8BY

01985 843035 01225 251601

www.lifeandmobility.co.uk