Steve Parsons
Steve has 20 years' experience in financial services and spent the majority of that time running his own practice. He is a Member of the Society of Will Writers and specialises in estate planning, including Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Inheritance Tax planning.
Melanie Parsons
Melanie has spent over 40 years working across health and social care in a range of roles. She has deep specialist knowledge of how the NHS and local authority systems work, including how funding decisions are made and how they can be challenged. Her personal experience as a carer also gives her a perspective that no professional qualification can teach.
“Melanie quickly helped us realise that our Lasting Powers of Attorney were already in place, saving us unnecessary time, worry and expense. She was friendly, reassuring and even refused payment for the session.”
“We felt completely overwhelmed trying to understand what funding my mum might be entitled to. Steve and Melanie explained everything in plain English, helped us understand the process, and gave us the confidence to challenge a decision we didn’t think was right. I honestly don’t know what we would have done without them.”
“What we thought would be a complicated LPA issue was resolved in one relaxed Zoom call. Melanie’s honesty and generosity gave us complete peace of mind.”
“We’d been putting off sorting our Wills and LPAs for years because it all sounded complicated and expensive. Safeguarding Futures made the whole process straightforward and reassuring. Everything was explained clearly, with no pressure, and we now have real peace of mind.”
“Melanie gave us clear, honest advice and even sought a second opinion, saving us from spending more than £1,000 on a solicitor only to be told the same thing. Her help and reassurance were invaluable..”
“The Facebook group was the first place where I finally felt like someone understood what we were going through. Every question was answered honestly and quickly, and the advice helped us avoid some very costly mistakes. It’s an incredible resource for families.”
“What makes Steve and Melanie different is that they genuinely understand both the system and the emotional side of dealing with it. You never feel like just another enquiry. Their advice was practical, compassionate and incredibly reassuring during a very difficult time for our family.”
“The Minefield Explored membership is worth many times the monthly cost. The podcasts, resources and updates have helped us stay informed and prepared, rather than constantly reacting in a crisis. It’s the kind of information every family should have access to.”
“After months of getting nowhere with different organisations, Safeguarding Futures helped us understand exactly what questions to ask and who we needed to speak to. For the first time, we felt like we had some control over the situation.”
“The advice we received around NHS Continuing Healthcare was invaluable. We had no idea the funding even existed, let alone that my dad might qualify for it. The guidance we received changed everything for our family.”
“I joined the Facebook group initially just to read other people’s experiences, but the support and information available is unlike anything else I’ve found online. It genuinely feels like a community that cares.”
“Sorting out legal documents for later life can feel uncomfortable, but Steve explained everything so clearly and professionally that it became far less daunting than we expected. We came away feeling informed and reassured.”
“Safeguarding Futures helped us understand the difference between local authority funding and NHS funding in a way nobody else had managed to explain properly. Their knowledge and honesty gave us confidence at a very stressful time.”