SOPS Home Visit Service

Posted on February 7, 2019

Solicitors For Older People Scotland (SOPS) has announced the introduction of a Home Visit Service to older clients and clients with sensory deprivation, accessibility or mobility issues.

The service allows clients to be seen at home for legal work, rather than having always to make arrangements to visit the solicitors’ office. The service will be available across of the Central Belt, where most of SOPS’ 31 member firms are located.

There will be no extra charge to clients and all clients will be assessed for legal aid.

To access the Home Visit Service, or for further information, please contact SOPS by phone: 0800 037 0526.

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