Diane Needham

I have over 15 years’ experience providing financial advice, having started my advisory career working for the Woolwich I became an independent adviser in 2001. Since then I have been busy studying and I am now one of a few advisers who have achieved the status of becoming both a Chartered and Certified Financial Planner. In 2013 I was appointed to the Board of SOLLA (Society of Later Life Adviser). I am also a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society and an Accredited Member of the Later Life Society. Although Elderly Care is my specialism, I also fully qualified to offer investment, pension and tax planning advice, as well as all areas of protection advice and have enjoyed providing planning advice on local radio. I am an expert on advice provided to Trusts and Court of Protection Deputies. My Grandmother suffered with Vascular Dementia and I therefore have personal as well as professional experience in working through the midfield of our care system. In my spare time I enjoy; keep fit, walking, reading and history. I am a keen horse rider and a volunteer instructor at my local Riding for Disabled Association. All other spare time is spent relaxing with my husband.