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Costs in treatment cases in the Court of Protection
This recent case acts as a reminder that applications should be escalated and made as soon as reasonably possible.
What happens when you’re called to an inquest?
In this three-part series, inquest solicitors from Hempsons explain how the inquest process relates to independent practitioners. This month, Clementine Robertshaw shows how to prepare for giving evidence to an inquest in writing and if called to attend in person.
Update on Implementation of the Liberty Protection Safeguards
A letter dated 16 December 2021 from Helen Tabiner, Deputy Director, Service Quality, DHSC addressed to the LPS National Steering Group Members acknowledges that the aim of implementing LPS by April 2022 cannot be met.
Reintroduction of CHC (continuing healthcare) assessments with effect from 1 September 2020
The Department of Health and Social Care has released new guidance surrounding the reintroduction of CHC (continuing healthcare assessments) with effect from 1 September 2020. Philippa Doyle provides a summary.
Court of Protection guidance: When not to go to Court and how to when you do
The Vice President of the Court of Protection has issued helpful guidance HERE on bringing proceedings in relation to proposed “serious medical treatment”.
Key legal development update – January 2020
Key legal developments in healthcare and medical law for January 2020.