As the weather heats up there are few things you can do to ensure your hearing aids have a hassle-free summer season. Written by Lynne Leeming, Audiologist at Charnwood Hearing Aid Centre Ltd
Magazine Articles
Why being “Next of Kin” does not give you legal decision-making authority
Many people assume that being someone’s “next of kin” automatically gives them the right to make decisions on that person’s behalf. In reality, the term “next of kin” has very limited legal significance in England and Wales. Whilst healthcare providers, care homes and other organisations may ask for details of a person’s next of kin, this […]
August 2026
How much thought do we give to what we wear?
Shoes make a huge difference to your comfort, posture and pain! The feet are very complex with many interdependent components – 28 bones, 33 joints, 9 muscles and 107 ligaments so need proper support. There is no such thing as an “ideal” shoe. Hikers runners, builders have differing requirements. The design has to consider the task […]
Can Your Company Pay for a Garden Office?
With more business owners working from home, garden offices have become increasingly popular. However, the tax treatment is not always as straightforward as many people expect. If your limited company pays for a permanent garden office within the grounds of your home, the structure will usually be treated as a building rather than plant and […]
Greenfingers… the Alan Titchmarsh Column
He’s a magnificent broadcaster, gifted gardener, brilliant author and all-round
horticultural visionary. This month, Alan Titchmarsh discusses the importance of watering.
The Next Chapter
One of the privileges of publishing Soar Valley Life for the past fourteen years has been the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people and build lasting relationships throughout our community. This month, I would like to share a little news from behind the scenes. Many of you will know that since the very beginning, […]
July 2026
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