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May 8, 2024
Ramsdens Solicitors is continuing to strengthen its Court of Protection practice with the appointment of Hanna Whitehead as an associate.
May 3, 2024
In situations where individuals lack the mental capacity to make decisions about their own health and welfare, navigating the legal landscape can be complex and daunting. One avenue for addressing these challenges is through the appointment of a Health and Welfare Deputyship.
June 7, 2023
All too often, those acting on behalf of ‘P’ (a Protected Person), in making decisions within their best interests, forget the importance of the specific individual of whom we blanket refer to a ‘P’.
April 13, 2023
Family Care Payments, otherwise termed ‘Gratuitous Care Payments’ may be awarded to family and/or sometimes friends, who provide support and care to a person. Read our blog post to find out more.
April 11, 2023
The Law Society have recently commented on their efforts to influence the shape and detail of legislation concerning Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) and the Mental Health Act for the past 2 years. Read our blog post to find out more.
March 29, 2023
By standard, DoL authorisation should be completed and accepted within 21 days. This may vary depending on the situation, however, as more serious and urgent cases will require a fast-track authorisation. Read our blog post to find out more.
March 29, 2023
The Court of Protection makes financial or welfare decisions on behalf of individuals who lack the mental capacity to make such decisions when they are necessary. Read our blog post to find out more.
February 20, 2023
The recent case of Re A (Covert Medication, Closed Proceedings), [2022] EWCOP 44 within the Court of Protection has offered further guidance on when it may be acceptable for a closed hearing to take place, Read our blog post to find out more.