About Legacare
We're here for the moments that matter most.
LegaCare is an independent charity based in the North East of England. We provide free, specialist legal support and financial guidance to people living with life-limiting and life-threatening illness — ensuring that legal and financial problems do not add to the burden of a devastating diagnosis.​
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We work alongside NHS Trusts, hospices, care homes, and charities across the region, reaching people at the point they need us most.
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Our services are free for those on low incomes.
Our Impact
FREE
for those on a low income
10 Years
serving the region supporting patients and their families
8000+
people supported across the North East of England
Success
with financial entitlements secured for clients
Wills
Make a will and protect your loved ones
Powers of Attorney
Plan for the future and make sure your wishes are respected
Benefits Advice
Access the financial support you are entitled to
Employment Advice
Help with your rights at work
Debt Advice
Practical support to reduce financial stress
Support For Families
Guidance and support when you need it most
How We Can Help
“They lifted a huge weight off my shoulders at a time when I felt completely overwhelmed.”
Family Member, Newcastle
What Drives Us?
Vision, Mission and Impact
OUR VISION
A future where everyone diagnosed with a life-threatening condition has access to free legal support and financial guidance wherever they live in the UK.
OUR MISSION
To ensure that no one faces serious illness and legal injustice at the same time.
OUR IMPACT
​With compassion, Legacare provides compassionate legal support to people with life-limiting illnesses, reducing stress and helping families focus on what matters.
Our Legal Services
Our specialist team of solicitors provide a full range of legal services.​
These include:
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Advance Care Planning, Debt, Deputyship, Elderly Client Care,Employment, Estate & Tax Planning, Childcare, Insurance, LPA's,Pensions, Trusts and Wills.
Working alongside Partners - NHS TRUSTS · HOSPICES · CARE HOMES · CHARITIES ACROSS THE NORTH EAST
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