Court of Protection: Health and Welfare is a specialist area of law that provides the tools for decisions to be made about a person who may lack capacity to make decisions for themselves. We boast a specialist team in this niche area, giving you support when you need it the most.
The Court of Protection is a specialist court that helps to protect vulnerable individuals who may lack the capacity to deal with their own affairs.
An individual may lack capacity for a number of reasons including but not limited to:
- Differing types of dementia
- Learning difficulties / disabilities – mild or severe
- Brain injury – this may be from birth or, for example as a result of medical negligence or other incidents
- Mental illness
Sometimes disputes arise regarding what is in a relative’s best interests. For example, there may be family disagreement about what sort of care a relative requires, or whether their needs would be met in a care home setting. Perhaps there is a safeguarding issue or decisions need to be made regarding with whom an individual can have contact.
How we can help you
Our knowledgeable Court of Protection health and welfare solicitors offer practical, easy-to-understand advice with sensitivity and care. We work with each client to provide the best possible advice, helping our clients to find a solution that is right for them.
We provide assistance with the following issues:
- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
- s21A Objections to Placements
- s16 Personal Welfare Orders
- Medical treatments
- Personal welfare
If an application needs to be taken to the Court of Protection, our health and welfare solicitors are able to guide you through the process with a calm and experienced hand.
During proceedings, the court may ask for alternative placements or care packages to be investigated, statements obtained from third parties or a review or records to be undertaken. Our team of experts will efficiently undertake all tasks required by the litigation process, leaving you free to focus on what is really important.
