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RULING HIGHLIGHTS RIGHTS OF VULNERABLE PEOPLE IN DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY HEARINGS People unable to make decisions for themselves because they lack mental capacity must always have access to independent representation in court hearings about their personal liberty, the Court of Protection said today. The Law Society of England and Wales intervened in the case of JM & others to help the Court of Protection in its efforts to find ... Read More

Appleby Rotary 10k and Eden Valley Fun Run

Appleby Rotary 10k and Eden Valley Fun Run Arnison Heelis are once again delighted to be sponsoring Appleby Rotary 10k and Eden Valley Fun Run which will take place on Sunday 26th June 2016 and raises money for local schools and charities. Both Eden Runners and Keswick AC have this year made the race one of their club championship races so we are expecting a great turnout and maybe even mo... Read More

Supporting Beatrix Potter's new publication Arnison Heelis are very excited to hear about the book ‘Kitty in Boots’ written by Beatrix Potter and due to be published for the first time later this year as part of the celebrations in 2016 marking the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter’s birth. The Heelis branch of ‘Arnison Heelis’ based in Appleby and previously Heelis Solicitors, has close... Read More

A RIGHT TO DIE A recent decision by Mr Justice Hayden in the Court of Protection has given comfort to people with serious medical conditions. Mrs N lacked capacity and was profoundly impaired mentally and physically by multiple sclerosis. An application was made for artificial nutrition to be withdrawn which would inevitably end her life. In a ground breaking ... Read More

LEARNING TO LIVE WITH DEMENTIA When communicating with a dementia sufferer it can be difficult for family members when their loved one no longer remembers things as they are and you may wish to correct their mistaken belief. Although you may feel that you need to correct them in order to fight the progression of dementia this may not always be the best approach to take since it... Read More

PROPOSED STAMP DUTY CHANGES TO SECOND HOMES Chancellor George Osborne announced in his Autumn Statement more changes to stamp duty payments – this time targeting those buying second homes or buy to let properties. Mr Osborne advises that from 1 April 2016 those wishing to buy an additional residential property such as a buy to let investment or a second home would have to pay a 3% surcharge... Read More

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Opening Hours

	Penrith Office	Appleby Office
Monday	9am - 5pm	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm	9am - 5pm
Saturday	Pre-arranged appts only	CLOSED
Sunday	CLOSED	CLOSED

Please note Saturday opening is by appointment only. We are also willing to meet with you outside of these hours or to arrange home visits by prior arrangement.

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