By telephone
We are one of the few law firms contracted with the Legal Services Commission to provide publicly funded representation in Mental Health, and the only firm in Mid/North Staffordshire. You can ring us at any time, on your own behalf or on behalf of anyone else, or you can arrange for someone else to contact us for you.

You can call Tracey Fell, the Service administrator, on her direct line which is 01785 273126.

Out of office hours, you can leave a message on our voice mail or Nowell Meller Solicitors main phone line 01785 252377

The fax number is 01785 273122

Via the internet
This web site is designed to provide the information you need to make an informed choice about, or to access, our services.

You can also e-mail us at mhs@nowellmeller.co.uk.

Or, individually, as follows:

Tracey Fell, Administrator
Louise Salmon Mental Health Solicitor
Nigel Dodd  Mental Health Clerk
Neil Robinson Head of Department

Arranging a visit
We will of course arrange to come out and see you in hospital or at home. Whether you are yourself a patient, or speaking for someone, just give us a call and we will arrange a visit. We are happy to travel to any hospitals or homes in the West Midlands area.

In person
Our office hours are 8.45 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday. Appointments may exceptionally be available outside office hours. You can always call into our reception for information about our services and those of others; we stock a wide variety of leaflets. Come first to our main reception at number 7 St. Mary's Grove to book in.

On foot and by bus
We are right at the centre of the Stafford Community in a pedestrianised area, next to the Grove coffee shop reached by the alleyway from the Market Square alongside Boots, at the side of the Guildhall Shopping Centre, and on the North side of St. Mary's Church. Click here for Location Map. Buses serve the centre of Stafford at frequent intervals. Follow this link for bus information.

By bike
There are now cycle paths into Stafford along a number of routes; you can bike straight to our office, and you can secure your bike inside our railings. Contact the Council Office on 01785 619619 for maps.

By car
In common with other town centre legal services, we have no car parking facilities for clients; click here for map showing the nearest public car parks and details of charges. The multi-storey car park that forms part of our premises is accessible from Earl Street.

By train
We are less than 5 minutes walk from Stafford station, which has regular Cross Country and West Coast mainline services from London, Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool. Simply walk straight ahead out of the station entrance down Victoria Road, keep going past the Court, and veer to the left of St. Mary's Church.

If you have a disability or have trouble with stairs
Our entrance provides access for wheelchairs and pushchairs. We are working towards full disabled facilities. Shopmobility vehicles can be obtained from the office on Broad Street by Wilkinsons (telephone 01785 619456) and can be parked by our front patio. There are ground floor interview rooms. If you are unable to travel in, we will arrange a home visit.

Facilities for children
We have a separate waiting/ play area for children with games, toys, books and drawing materials, although we are unable to provide supervision.

Plain Speaking
We will use ordinary language and explain legal concepts simply and clearly. We will be clear about costs  and take your comments and complaints seriously. We pride ourselves in being accessible in every sense; if you have any difficulties, please let us know.

NOTE: The above is intended as a general guide for your information. It is NOT intended as a substitute for proper legal advice. Each case is different and advice cannot be given without a proper analysis of your own circumstances.

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 For more information:
Office Tel: 01785 252377
Office Hours 08.45 - 5.00 Mon-Fri

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE:

Louise Salmon - Solicitor
Direct line 01785 273125 - email

Nigel Dodd - Clerk
Direct Line 01785 273135 - email

Tracey Fell - Secretary
Direct Line 01785 273126 - email

Last updated by SPK on 03.09.07