Provision Of Care Framework Updated A new framework for the provision of care comes into force today (April 1, 2015). The Care Act 2014 builds on existing rules but has a new focus on providing support not only for those needing care but also for their carers. Local Authorities now have a duty to promote [...]

Princess Alice Hospice Fundraising Reaches £1,150 We are delighted to announce that SRB’s fundraising participation in Princess Alice Hospice’s ‘Make a Will Fortnight’ raised £1,150 for an outstanding local charity. Natalie Nesbitt and Barbara Davies, members of our Twickenham office's Private Client team, offered their Will writing expertise in exchange for a donation to Princess [...]

Family Law Manifesto Ahead of General Election Divorce and separation are a fact of modern life and issues which directly affect hundreds of thousands of people in England and Wales every year – today sees the launch of an important pre-election document designed to influence political decision making ahead of May’s General Election. Resolution, who [...]

Pre-Funded Planning for Care Concerns Concerns are being raised that the Insurance Industry is failing to offer adequate Pre-funded Care products, despite government hopes that an ‘enormous market’ would open up to help people plan ahead for their care needs in old age. It is estimated that around 60% of people are expected to need care [...]

Is Your New Year's Resolution To Separate? The New Year traditionally brings resolutions about health, how we spend our time and relationships. With help, it is possible to be aware, kind to ourselves and others. If you have come to the conclusion that separation or divorce is the kindest thing you can do for your family [...]

Wills Of Famous People Are Made Available Online Millions of Wills, including those of Princess Diana, Charles Dickens, Winston Churchill, Beatrix Potter and AA Milne have been now been made available online. The Government is making its archive for England and Wales, which contains 41 million Wills dating back to 1858, available to the public [...]

Dementia Not Recognised as Terminal Illness A report by Marie Curie Cancer Care and the Alzheimer's Society has found that dementia sufferers face obstacles in receiving the high-quality care they require. The two leading charities claim that Dementia sufferers are not getting the help they need because the condition is not recognised as a terminal [...]

Divorce and Separate “A Better Way” In Dispute Resolution Week, Resolution’s core message is that Dispute Resolution is a Better Way for couples and families to approach divorce or separation. With the right help, support and advice, the whole network of family relationships can be maintained and managed, benefitting the couple, their children, impacting less severely [...]

SRB On Board For Richmond Rugby Win We unveiled our new sponsorship boards ahead of the oldest club fixture in the world, which was played between Richmond and Blackheath at the weekend – Stone Rowe Brewer LLP are proud supporters of our unique local team. The match was as keenly contested as ever and provided top-rate entertainment [...]