Pinney Talfourd – Wills, LPAs & Probate Webinar – More dates available until November

Pinney Talfourd Webinars

Pinney Talfourd Solicitors are running webinars explaining how people can access legal advice relating to wills, LPAs and probate during these uncertain times.

The webinars last for 30 minutes and allow viewers the chance to ask questions. Pinney Talfourd also offer free 30-minute consultations in person in COVID secure offices, by phone or by video meeting such as Skype and Microsoft Teams.

The webinars will take place on the following dates:

Friday 21 August from 1pm.

Friday 18 September from 1pm.

Friday 16 October from 1pm.

Friday 20 November from 1pm.

All will take place via Zoom and the registration details will be circulated the week of the event. If you wish to book into one of these webinars please email Pinney Talfourd’s Marketing Manager on joanna.smith@pinneytalfourd.co.uk confirming which date you wish to book for.

Full details can be found on their website www.pinneytalfourd.co.uk

Pinney Talfourd – Wills, LPAs & Probate Webinar – Date: Friday 21 August, Time: 1 pm – 1.30pm

Wills, LPAs & Probate Webinar
Everything you need to know

We are hosting a webinar looking at everything you need to know about Wills, LPAs and Probate in the current climate.

Our webinar will cover:

  • The importance of having an up to date Will and how we can assist with this.
  • Why you need Lasting Power of Attorneys in place and how this is done.
  • Dealing with probate following the loss of a loved one is difficult at any time. We will outline the latest procedures and ways we can assist.

Our webinar will cover these points in 30 minutes and there will be a chance at the end to send in any questions you may have. If these aren’t covered in the talk we will be able to contact you afterwards if you have left your contact details.

Date: Friday 21 August 

Time: 1 pm – 1.30pm

Via Zoom Webinar – details circulated upon registration.

There will be a chance to submit questions and the speaker Kayleigh O’Donnell will do her best to answer these in the session.

To register for this free webinar please email our Marketing Manager Jo Smith – joanna.smith@pinneytalfourd.co.uk  If you have any questions please call Jo on 01708 255189.

Important deadline approaching to secure your free TV licence. From 1 August the free TV licence for people over 75 will only be available for those who claim Pension Credit.

Important deadline approaching to secure your free TV licence
From 1 August the free TV licence for people over 75 will only be available for those who claim Pension Credit.

If you – or someone you know – could do with more money, as well as continuing to get the free TV licence, now is a good time to claim.
You may be eligible, even if you own your home or have savings.
People who receive Pension Credit can also get free dental treatment and possibly help with Council Tax, housing costs and heating bills.
Pension Credit is a benefit for people over state pension age. It is extra money that could top up your retirement income and help with the cost of living, but more than a hundred thousand families in London entitled to receive it could be missing out.

You can apply by phoning the Government’s claim line on 0800 99 1234 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 6pm) or online https://apply-for-pension-credit.dwp.gov.uk/start. They will need to know some details about you to check whether you are eligible. Information you may need to hand includes:
• Your National Insurance number
• Information about your income, savings and investment
• Your bank account details.

Applications can also be made
• by post: call the number above and ask them to send you an application form or you can download a copy from the website www.gov.uk/pension-credit
• by Textphone: 0800 169 0133
• using Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 99 1234 Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 6pm.

If you would like more information about Pension Credit or have any questions about this letter, please call the Age UK Advice Line on 0800 169 6565.

The Advice Line is open from 8am to 7pm every day of the year. Advisors can also connect you with your local Age UK and confirm that this letter is genuine. Other organisations that may be able to give you more information include Citizens Advice.

Have your say on refinements to the design of the Lower Thames Crossing

Have your say on refinements to the design of the Lower Thames Crossing

The consultation is now open, until 23.59 on 12 August 2020.

We are proposing a number of refinements to the design of the project following feedback received from earlier consultations, discussions with stakeholders, ongoing design development and new technical data.

Your feedback is vital in shaping the scheme and will help us develop our application for a Development Consent Order (DCO).

Find out more

Online consultation
Our proposals will be available to view on our dedicated consultation website from 14 July 2020 until 23.59 on 12 August 2020.

Online exhibition
You can visit our online exhibition where you can explore an interactive map, watch videos explaining the proposals, and download documents including the guide to consultation, response form, environmental impacts update, and maps.

Visit the exhibition here.

Mature mentors needed for looked after young people

Havering Council has launched a search to recruit over 50s volunteers who can use their life experiences to help local young people to achieve their aspirations.

More mature people are being sought to become Future Choice Mentors for young people between the ages of 18 and 24 who are in care or who have left care to help them to achieve their goals in employment, education and training.

There are currently around 250 young people in care in the borough living in foster care, semi-independently or in residential accommodation.

Councillor Robert Benham, Havering’s Cabinet Member for Education, Children and Families, said:

“Getting ready to go out into the world of study and work is a big deal for young people and can be quite daunting, so it’s important that they are prepared and ready. Having someone they can talk to about their dreams and aspirations and how they can go about achieving them is important.

“Someone who has experienced life and can act as a mentor will help them as they will have a wealth of life experiences that they can share to support them.”

Young people have drawn up the mentor’s role. Among the attributes they are looking for is someone who is committed to act in their best interests and able to work jointly with agreed plans. They also need experience of working with young people.

Mentors will be expected to help them to access courses, complete applications and to prepare mentally and emotionally for what’s ahead. Mentors will also be expected to have weekly contact with the young person via telephone calls and messages or face-to-face. The role will last for 12 months.

For further information email earlyhelpvolunteer@havering.gov.uk

Coronavirus. Important advice and help for those who are ‘shielding’ at home

Good afternoon,

We have produced an advice leaflet about the support that is available for those who are shielding at home due to coronavirus.

It’s very important that people who have received a letter from the NHS advising them to stay at home and avoid all face-to face contact continue to follow this advice, rather than advice given to the general public. The Government is currently advising people to shield until the end of June and is regularly monitoring this position.

There is lots of support available for people to manage staying at home. This includes help with getting food, essentials, medication, staying active, and looking after their wellbeing. You can download the leaflet here.

Annie Robertson

Communications and Engagement Manager

Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge Clinical Commissioning Groups

Cancellation of the HAVO50 Forum garden party and some sad news.

Due to the current situation we will probably have to cancel the Garden Party planned for August. All future meetings are still cancelled at present, we will keep you informed when we are able to resume activities hopefully in the Autumn/Winter.

Sadly John Paul Land, aged 84, peacefully passed away in The Royal Hospital Chelsea on 9th April. A Romford boy who joined the Army and became a Chelsea Pensioner a good friend to the Forum and he also supported many events across the Borough.

Take care, stay safe.