The long-running soap Emmerdale has delivered a hard-hitting, powerful storyline about one of its key characters Faith Dingle having terminal breast Cancer. Within this storyline, they have covered Palliative care, preparing yourself and loved ones for the inevitable, and setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA).

The actors, producers and writers wanted to ensure the scenes were realistic and authentic and that they portrayed them with great depth and honesty. 

Catherine Priestley, Clinical Nurse Specialist at Breast Cancer Now, said:

“With it estimated that around 35,000 people are living with secondary breast cancer in the UK, it’s been an incredibly important opportunity for us to provide expert guidance around Faith’s storyline – giving a steer to script writers as to how her diagnosis and experience of the disease can be portrayed accurately and raising awareness of some of the signs and symptoms of secondary breast cancer among millions of Emmerdale fans.”

“Everyone’s experience of breast cancer is different, but we know from calls to our Helpline just how anxious women may feel about the possibility of their cancer returning and how overwhelming the impact of a secondary breast cancer diagnosis can be for patients and their families.”

Emmerdale scriptwriters don’t hold back when it comes to portraying everyday issues and, in the past, have covered topics like dementia, suicide, drugs and assault with compassion and accuracy. They want to raise the awareness of these subjects but also make people aware of the charities and societies that can offer advice and help to individuals and families who may be dealing with similar issues.

To find out more about Breast Cancer Now or donate, please visit: https://breastcancernow.org/ 

We can help you put a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place so that a trusted friend, relative or even a professional person can help you to manage your affairs if you no longer have the capacity to deal with your matters.

Without capacity, it is not possible to create an LPA. Your dependents/family/beneficiaries need to apply to the Court of Protection for a particular order granting someone else the power to deal with your affairs. This process is far more time-consuming and complex than creating an LPA.

You are never too young to put an LPA in place.

Call us on 01782 646320 to talk or make an appointment with one of our specialist solicitors, who would be happy to work with you and help prepare an LPA for your needs.