1. Financial advice, Mortgage advice, Divorce
& Family law, and Legal advice on offer
On behalf of our members, the West Midlands Police Federation have
arranged the following FREE advice surgeries held at the Federation
offices, Guardians House, 2111 Coventry Road, Sheldon, Birmingham,
B26 3EA.
If it is advice, help or support you require then why not come along...
To make an appointment for any of the below surgeries, please call the
Federation on 0121 700 1100.
Financial Advice
Who with: Caroline Harris, Independent Financial Advisor, George Burrows
What do I FREE advice on any financial matter
get?
Appointment Every Monday, all day, appointments necessary
dates:
Appointments Federation Office, Guardians House (Call 0121 700 1100)
held at:
Mortgage Advice
Who with: First Call Mortgages and Warren & Co. Mortgage Specialists both offer
(2 options) independent mortgage advice
What do I FREE advice on buying a property, moving, improving or re-mortgaging, plus:
get? Discounts ~ Fixed Rates ~ Cash Backs ~ Flexible/Daily Interest ~ Current
Account/Cheque Book Options ~ Computer link to most major lenders ~ PLUS
15%-50-% deposits available for first time buyers
Appointment Mortgage Advisor Louise Norton of First Call Mortgages is available EVERY
dates: TUESDAY all day at Guardians House, or is available for station visits,
appointments necessary.
Mortgage Advisors Marianne or Julie of Warren & Co. are available EVERY
THURSDAY all day at Guardians House, and selected Tuesdays at Dudley
Village Hotel, appointments necessary.
Appointments Federation Office, Guardians House (Call 0121 700 1100)
held at: The Village Hotel, Dudley (Call 0121 700 1100)

2. Divorce & Family law
Who with: - Majella O'Neil is a specialist Family Law Solicitor, with a vast experience of
(3 options) representing Police Officers.
- Lorraine Harvey of Gorvins solicitors is specially trained to deal with police
officers that are facing marital breakdown and family disputes.
- Clare Wiseman of Williamson & Soden has longstanding links to West
Midlands Police, and can help you deal with the legal consequences of
separation / divorce, child issues and finance issues.
What do I Every divorce is painful, both mentally and financially. The Federation work
get? with a number of reputable Family Law Solicitors who can make the process
of Divorce a lot easier for you and your family. The first consultation is FREE
and then a discount is offered to all Police employees.
Appointment You can arrange to see Majella at the Federation offices or at Majella's
dates, offices in Knowle High Street, Solihull. For friendly, flexible advice call Majella
locations and on 01564 739 298.
numbers:
Lorraine Harvey of Gorvins solicitors is available at the Federation offices
every second WEDNESDAY. Call the Office for dates and an appointment
(0121 700 1100)
Clare Wiseman can be contacted on 0121 733 8000, and is available to meet
at Guardians House or at their offices in Shirley.
Legal Advice
Who with: Thompsons (formerly Whittles) Solicitors have many years experience
dealing with the issues Officers and their families face.
What do I Thompsons offer FREE Legal advice to all Federation members on: Accidents
get? at home, work, on holiday, in the street; road traffic accidents; family and
matrimonial law; wills and probate service.
Appointment Veena Bains will be at Guardians House on Wednesday 30th July, Wednesday
dates and 20th August, Wednesday 17th September, Wednesday 29th October,
location: Wednesday 26th November and Wednesday 10th December 2008 from 09:30 -
16:30.
Contact the Federation for further details or to make an appointment, on 0121
700 1100.
PLEASE NOTE: Many of our advisors are willing to carry out advice surgeries over the
telephone if you are unable to travel to Guardians House. If you would like to speak to

3. someone in person and cannot travel to Guardians House please call Claire at the Federation
office who can arrange for station or home visits.