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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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  • Will Aid 2011 - Update

    We are delighted to confirm that as a result of preparing free Wills for our clients during our participation in Will Aid...


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Additional Recent Articles:
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
 

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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.

Arts Exhibition 2010

We held our second art exhibition INCLUSION on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 October 2010 at The Minster Church, Church Street, Preston. We were delighted that most of the exhibitors from last year returned and we also had some new artists taking part. To see photographs of the exhibits or to find further information about our art exhibitions please visit our Facebook page

Arts Exhibition 2009

We held our first art exhibition at the Minster Church, Church Street, Preston on Saturday 26 September. The aim was to display works highlighting the creativity of those suffering with mental health difficulties so as to attack the stigma surrounding mental illness. Please click on the banner below for more information regarding our first arts exhibition

 

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. You can download a PDF copy of this leaflet by clicking on the link below:

2011 Concert Leaflet


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.