Garden House Solicitors: Alzheimer's Society

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Monday, 18 July 2016

Garden Party 2016

Garden House Solicitors held its 6^th annual Garden Party on Friday 1 July 2016 to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society. We are pleased to announce that the event was a huge success and we raised £2,400 for the charity.

Lunch and refreshments were provided at the Garden House as well as a raffle prize draw. We would like to thank all the local people and businesses who kindly donated raffle prizes and vouchers. Kaya Halil on behalf of Barclays Bank in Hertford boosted the fundraiser by nominating the Alzheimer's Society as their charity of the year. The money raised will help them to continue supporting individuals suffering from dementia and their families.

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Tuesday, 29 March 2016

Are you thinking of making a living will?

What is a living will?

A living will (sometimes known as an advance directive) is a written statement detailing your wishes regarding health care and how you wish to be treated if you were to become seriously ill. Living wills come into force when you are no longer able to communicate your own choices and can be useful if you have not made a power of attorney. Living wills are legally binding under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. This means that as long as a living will is valid and applicable then any refusal to accept treatment set out within it is legally binding in England and Wales.

Please note that a living will is not the same as euthanasia, but a request in advance to doctors not to give certain life-sustaining treatments.

Who can make a living will?

Anyone who is aged 18 years or over and has the mental capacity to do so.

Does a living will need to be signed and witnessed?

If you are choosing to refuse life-sustaining treatment then this must be done in writing and both you and at least one witness must sign it.

Thank you!

Our annual Garden Party to raise funds for, and awareness of, the Alzheimer’s Society was held Friday, 3^rd July, and was a huge success. A total of £1,500 was raised for the Charity. This would not have been possible without the generosity of local people and businesses who were kind enough to donate raffle prizes. We would like to say a big thank you on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Society to the following for their kind support:

Annual Garden Party 2015

An exciting date in the Garden House calendar is nearly here! Our annual Garden Party to raise funds for and awareness of the Alzheimer's Society will be held at Garden House on 3rd July 2015 between 1pm and 5pm.

Article by Julie Retallick

Drinks and luncheon will be served from 1pm. Fingers crossed, the sun will shine for us as it has done every year so far!

If you fancy a glass of Pimms or a chilled Prosecco and the chance to buy raffle tickets to help raise funds for people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and their families, please join us.

We are delighted to announce that the Deputy Mayor, Peter Ruffles and Patricia Moore, the Head of East Herts will be joining us as will the local press. The Garden Party will be a fabulous chance to meet old and new friends and catch up as well as being a great networking opportunity.

Garden Party 2013

The team at Garden House are personally calling into local businesses asking them to donate raffle prizes and, as usual, they are being very generous.

Last year we raised over £1,144.00 for the charity and we aim to better that this year with your help.

Garden Party 2013

We look forward to seeing you but if you are unable to attend and would like to donate a raffle prize please call into the office or phone 01992 422128 and ask to speak to Julie who will arrange collection of the prize from you.

If you would like to attend the Garden Party please call Julie on 01992 422128 or email her at julie@ghslaw.co.uk and ask her to add your name to the guest list; when emailing please remember to advise if you have any special dietary requirements.