The whole team at Edge would like to warmly congratulate one of our experienced trainers, David Cochrane, Head of Forensic Social Work,...

A Local Authority has recently been found at fault for overriding a decision of a lasting power of attorney (health and welfare type)....

A new law (statutory instrument) has been passed on the right to visit people in care homes and hospitals. It is due to come into force...

The GMC has published new guidance on using social media as a medical professional. Within the guidance, social media is described as...

The latest figures published in December showed that in the academic year 2022/23, there were 14,000 registered SEN (special educational...

We are delighted to share the excellent presentation delivered at our annual AMHP conference on the 1st December 2023 by District Judge...

We wanted to thank everyone that attended our AMHP Conference on 1st December. It was wonderful to be able to host the event face to...

A recent report by the CQC looks at restrictions on access to alcohol in care homes and if this is necessary and proportionate in...

The annual LeDeR report was published recently. It reviews the deaths of 3,648 people with a learning disability and/or...

This new film from Edge explains the duty to inform patients under an urgent or standard DoLS authorisation of their rights. It is less...

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...

** No 1 in the App Store Business Chart ** We are delighted to announce the publication of a DoLS App, available now in the App Store...

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...