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Bluebird Care Rochdale recognised THE IMPORTANCE OF MAKING A WILL

as best in Bluebird Group

they do not. Most notably, the You can also appoint the
More than half of British intestacy rules do not make people you trust to carry out
Lockdown, pandemic, quarantine: looking to open a care business, adults do not have a will. provision for partners who are your wishes as your executors.
these words have made little we wanted it be something really Here, Judith Dunn, not married or who are in a You can make sure that family
difference to what the team at positive. We were delighted to be Associate Solicitor at civil partnership. heirlooms pass to the right
Bluebird Care Rochdale have recognised for looking after our Molesworths Bright Clegg people. You can make
been doing over the last six team and they deserve subsequently requested John explains the benefits of This can lead to your estate provision for friends or
months. recognition for what they do.” hold a further session for club making a will. passing to your children, your charities if you wish. You can
staff to support the club in parents, your brothers and also name guardians to look
Indeed, they have cause to be In the last 12 months, becoming Dementia Friendly. sisters and possibly even your after your children.
rightly proud of their recent Bluebird Care has doubled the It is very important to make a aunts, uncles and cousins,
achievements. In July, Bluebird number of customers they The company supports local will. If you die without a will rather than to your partner. Leaving a will makes things
Care Rochdale came first support and tripled the causes where it can and John has your money and property will Your partner would then much easier for those left
nationally in a staff satisfaction workforce as a result. been delivering Dementia Friends
survey of over 200 Bluebird Care sessions remotely since lockdown. be distributed in accordance be forced to either ask for behind.
businesses. Director John John is a passionate advocate of Rochdale Mayor, Councillor with the intestacy rules. assistance from your family
Keogh’s vision when he started Dementia Friends, and at a new Billy Sheerin attended one of the They set out who is entitled to or apply to court for financial Making a will is still possible
the business was to ensure those staff Dementia Friends session Dementia Friends sessions and your estate. provision from your estate. during the current Covid
delivering care were at the front just before lockdown, John hosted was delighted to present Bluebird pandemic. At Molesworths
of what they did and what they Rochdale AFC director, David Care staff with vouchers for local In some cases, these rules do By making a will you can make Bright Clegg we are open for
invested their efforts in. Bottomley and Head of businesses, purchased to give make the provision for your sure that your estate goes to business and have covid secure
Community, Keith Hicks, at those companies – and the team - family that you would want to the people that you want to meeting facilities if you prefer
John explained: “When we were Dementia Friends sessions. They a boost. make. However, in other cases look after. to see someone face to face.

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She’s my lovely

blue angel.

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Care in your home, just as you like it. H me
You may be in a situation where you need an extra pair of hands, or you may have complex
needs that require dedicated care. is where the heart is
Our well-trusted care service ranges from a 30-minute daily visit through to full Live-in Let’s keep it there
care.
Call our friendly team today.
Bluebird Care Rochdale 01706 759 933
rochdale@bluebirdcare.co.uk
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