WALSH Lucas, the group independent financial advisers based in Micklegate, York, is to stage a conference to discuss new rules in the funding of nursing home care on Tuesday, November 6

The conference, which is to be held at the Pavilion Hotel, Fulford, York, will comprise two sessions, both of which will feature speaker Ian Atkinson, of Age Concern. Mr Atkinson will talk to an invited audience about the new government rules on assistance for people hit by the costs of nursing care. Anyone interested in attending should contact Nick Wheatley at Walsh Lucas by phoning 01904 610495.