Oakwood Solicitors is proud to announce a formal partnership with Elders with Roots, a Leeds-based Community Interest Company (CIC) dedicated to empowering older adults to live independently and with dignity.
Through this collaboration, Oakwood Solicitors expands its commitment to client care, moving beyond legal representation to ensure that older adults and their families have access to vital holistic support during challenging times.
Bridging the Gap Between Legal and Social Support
For many older adults, navigating legal hurdles often goes hand in hand with financial and social challenges.
By partnering with Elders with Roots, Oakwood Solicitors ensures that clients have a direct pathway to person-centred advice that improves their quality of life.
“We believe that legal assistance is only one part of the journey. Our partnership with Elders with Roots allows us to offer our clients a more comprehensive support network, ensuring that fairness, inclusion, and dignity remain at the heart of everything we do.” — Oakwood Solicitors.
Who are Elders with Roots?
Elders with Roots is a not-for-profit organisation specifically designed to benefit the community, with a focus on those of state pensionable age (66+). They specialise in reaching out to individuals who may feel socially excluded or come from diverse ethnic backgrounds, ensuring no one is left behind.
How They Support the Community
Elders with Roots offers person-centred, culturally appropriate practical support and advocacy to help older adults stay connected and in control of their lives. Their core services include:
- Financial Empowerment: Accessing eligible benefits to provide financial security.
- Advocacy: Communicating with services and agencies on the client’s behalf.
- Accessibility: Assisting with applications for mobility support.
- Direct Assistance: Providing home visits across England and Wales and helping with complex paperwork.
Key Services Offered
The partnership highlights several essential services that many older adults may be eligible for:
| Service |
Benefit |
Description |
| 2026/27 Attendance Allowance |
Up to £114.60 per week |
A tax-free benefit for those over State Pension age who need help with daily tasks due to illness or disability. |
| Pension Credit |
Extra living cost support |
A weekly income top-up that can also help with housing costs, council tax, and heating bills. |
| Blue Badge Scheme |
Increased Mobility |
Parking concessions for those with visible and non-visible conditions that affect mobility. |
Quote from Rosie and Charlotte regarding partnership:
“We believe that legal assistance is only one part of the journey. Our partnership with Elders with Roots allows us to offer our clients a more comprehensive support network, ensuring that fairness, inclusion, and dignity remain at the heart of everything we do.” — Oakwood Solicitors.
Rosie Archibald-Darcy, Founder, Elders with Roots CIC added: “Through our work at Elders with Roots, we have seen first-hand how many older adults have not yet put a Will or Lasting Power of Attorney in place, often because they simply don’t know where to start or who to turn to.
Our clients place a great deal of trust in us, so it is important that when we refer them on, we know they will receive the same person-centred, compassionate support.
That is why I am delighted to be working in partnership with Oakwood Solicitors, helping older adults and their families feel more informed, prepared and supported for the future.”
Get in Touch
If you or a loved one requires support in navigating these services, or if you are seeking legal advice backed by community-focused care, contact Elders with Roots today.
Further information:
Oakwood Solicitors: Wills.
Oakwood Solicitors: Trusts.
Oakwood Solicitors: Court of Protection.
Oakwood Solicitors: Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA).
Charlotte Bandawe Appointed to GOV.UK Court of Protection Panel for the North of England.
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
For any Wills and Probate legal matters, contact our dedicated team on enquiries@oakwoodsolicitors.co.uk or call our office on 0113 200 9720.
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