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  • New Scheme For Child Maintenance Proposed

    Commenting that the current system is failing too many children, the Work & Pensions Minister confirmed at the end of 2011 that the government planned to introduce a new scheme in 2012...


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  • Cheshire West and Chester Council v P (2011) EWCA Civ. 1257

    At first instance, the Court of Protection, (Baker J.) found that a man whose formidable mental and physical difficulty was being deprived of his liberty by virtue of the extent...


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  • Will Aid 2011 - Update

    The latest news from Will Aid is that they are delighted to report that they have raised nearly £1.5 million for worthwhile causes with donations still coming in. A sincere thank you...


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Additional Recent Articles:
Will Aid 2011 - Update
Cheshire West and Chester Council V P & M (2011)
Lifting the Secrecy of the Court of Protection
Wills & Lasting Power of Attorney Offer
What amounts to a Deprivation of Liberty?
Will Aid 2010 - Update
Arts Exhibition 2010
Will Aid 2010
Nursing Home Challenge
Intervention on Medical Treatment
 

Client Comments

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Community Events

We have a long standing expertise and commitment to mental health and capacity issues in which we deliver talks and lectures as well as supporting community and charitable causes. odonnells has close ties with the local community and actively supports certain local organisations. Below are the details of the local organisations that we are currently supporting.

Mental Health Research UK

John has recently become a supporter of the above charity which is the first UK charity dedicated to raising funds for research into mental illness, the causes and cures. He has produced an article highlighting the issues this charity faces and the excellent work they do. For further information please see John's article on Mental Health Research UK

 

The Parish of Preston Arts and Education Trust (PPAET)

The Parish of Preston Arts and Education Trust (PPAET) organises concerts at various venues in Preston. You can visit the website for the PPAET at the address below to find out more information about who they are and what they do.

Preston City Parish

The PPAET distributes its schedule of events as well as latest news in the form of a leaflet to those who attend concerts or other events. This leaflet has been created and sponsored by odonnells solicitors.

eMpowerMe (formerly Lancashire Advocacy)

eMpowerMe helps to give a voice to those unable to speak independently for themselves

Central Advocay

Central Advocacy started its life under the umbrella of Preston Council for Voluntary Services in 1995. In 1999 Central Advocacy became a registered charity (No. 1075443) and has been serving the people of Preston ever since.
Central Advocacy initially only provided a generic service but has since expanded to include specialist services: which at present are Mental Health and IMCA (Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy).

St Vincent de Paul Society

The St Vincent de Paul Society (“SVP”) is a voluntary organisation, supporting those who are in need.