The recent case of BU, Re [2021] EWCOP 54 concerns a lady (BU) who is 70 years old and suffers from vascular dementia. BU had been in a relationship with a man (NC) for 5 years. During this time, a number of family members raised concerns that NC was coercively controlling BU.

Our last blog discussed the #FreeBritney movement and the need for court oversight. This blog discusses the progress made since the #FreeBritney documentary which aired earlier this year. Those who have followed the #FreeBritney movement are aware that the purpose was to bring light to the Conservatorship which Britney was subject to.

We are all aware of the damaging after effects that can be caused by contracting Covid-19. In the worst case scenario, a person may lose function of vital organs and in some cases, be left with brain damage and/or paralysis.

August marks National Road Victim Month which aims to raise awareness for victims of road accidents and highlight the support they require following injury.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) takes place each year on 15th June. It was officially recognised by the United Nations General Assembly in 2011 following a request by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse. The purpose of WEAAD is to raise awareness of the abuse and suffering inflicted on some of our older generations.

Loneliness Awareness Week will take place from 14th to 18th June. The awareness week is hosted by Marmalade Trust who are a loneliness charity whose goal is to build greater awareness and acceptance of loneliness. The purpose of the awareness week is to get people talking to help ourselves and others manage the feeling of loneliness.

A new report published by the Care quality Commission has found that over 500 people have had their human rights breached as a result of healthcare workers failing to make the proper considerations required to make the orders.

Jodie Wielgus, Partner in our Private Client department, has featured on SheerLuxe giving her professional opinion on putting elderly parents in full-time care, which can be a hugely emotional and financially difficult time for families.