Recently published figures show the large increase of deprivation of liberty orders for children of the last 7 years. The most recent...

The Court of Protection has recently published an interesting (and sad) case about a married couple in their 80’s, both with dementia and...

The Independent newspaper has published research showing that the majority of social workers suffer stress at work and and two-thirds...

A local authority has recently been found at fault by the Ombudsman because: ‘Under the Care Act 2014, it is for the Council to decide...

A Court of Protection ruling concerning hoarding has recently been published (although it is formally dated as 2023). The case concerns a...

We are delighted to announce that Oscar Davies has joined Edge Training. Oscar is part of Garden Court Chambers, a leading chambers in...

The foreword of this study published in April 2024 states: "There is a long and traumatic history of disabled people being abused in the...

The use of covert medication was identified by the CQC in a recent inspection report (13 March 2024). Hilltop Hall nursing home received...

The Court of Protection has recently issued a case highlighting the evolving and changing nature of best interests. The case concerns a...

Our recently published DoLS app is providing staff in local authorities, NHS Trust, care homes with an essential and practical overview...

This helpful blog from the OPG provides answers to the most commonly asked questions they receive. Questions (and answers) include...

The CQC has recently taken a former care home manager to court for failing to protect a resident from exposure to a significant risk of...

A new edition of our DoLS case law sheet (May) is now available. It is an essential resource for anyone involved in DoLS and provides...

The annual report by the CQC on the Mental Health Act has recently been released. It summarises the key findings from 860 CQC visits to...

A council was found to be at fault due to their policy relating to best interests (under the Mental Capacity Act) and finances. Due to...

ITV Tonight has recently investigated financial abuse against elderly people. As part of this, the programme considers the protection...