Personal welfare decisions can relate to where somebody lives, who they see, how they spend their day, and how decisions about their day-to-day life are made. These decisions are vital to a person’s dignity and quality of life.
Ramsdens Solicitors can provide expert guidance regarding personal welfare, including applications to the Court of Protection where necessary.
What is personal welfare?
Personal welfare in a legal context can include decisions about:
- Residence – where somebody lives i.e. a care home, supported living, or returning to the family home.
- Contact – who someone sees (i.e. family, friends, etc), how often and under what conditions.
- Day-to-day care – issues around personal care, daily routines, personal assistance and living arrangements.
- Medication – whether somebody needs to consent to vital medication or whether it is lawful to administer it covertly.
How we can help
Our specialist solicitors have significant expertise with personal welfare decisions, capacity assessments and best interests decisions. We provide clear, sensitive advice to clients who may be vulnerable, elderly or lack capacity, or those who are concerned about a relative in such a situation.
We ensure that rights to autonomy, dignity and liberty are respected by involving that person in proceedings as much as they wish, and obtaining their wishes and feelings to provide to the Court.
