When the narrative is dominated by people who look different and don’t share ethnic minority experiences, the system will continue to...

Garden Court Chambers Free Hybrid Conference - Brook House Inquiry: What Lessons have been learned? Join the Brook House legal teams to...

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Oliver Beer and Professor Sheena Asthana believe employers have a duty of care to their staff but are too often falling short. Oliver...

This helpful guide on the Open Justice Court of Protection Project website explains the key roles and terminology used in the Court of...

The issue of pets and best interests has become relevant in a number of cases before the Court of Protection. For example, in the case...

A recent Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman finding of ‘fault leading to injustice’ has cost a council £21,000. The council...

The National Audit Office (independent public spending watchdog) has recently produced a detailed report on adult social care. It states:...

This guidance was published by the Office of the Public Guardian on 5th October. It helps the person completing the Lasting Power of...

A GP practice has recently been rated inadequate by the CQC. The inspection report found a series of problems including: ‘Out of five...

On 8th November (17.30 to 19.00) , you can view this event by Doughty Street Chambers online. The in person event is now full. Register...

The Health and Social Care Ombudsman has taken action against a care home whose policy stated residents were still liable for fees 28...

The Health & Social Care Ombudsman has issued an unusually large (for the Ombudsman) fine against East Sussex County Council of £3,750 in...

The 4th edition of the DoLS wall chart has just been released. It is written by Aasya F Mughal and Steven Richards, authors of the...

Following the recent Supreme Court judgment on the right to Section 117 aftercare, the DHSC has issued some initial guidance on disputes...

According to the latest verified Amazon review of The DoLS Handbook (2nd Edition), it is the 'Best DoLS Book Out!'. Find out for yourself...