In this ‘in conversation’ with Professor Rosie Harding, we discuss accessible information and how making information accessible constitutes a practicable… Read more
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Excellent research post opportunity – Senior Research Associate in Healthcare Law at Bristol University
The University of Bristol is looking for a Senior Research Associate in Healthcare Law will be based in the Centre… Read more
The UNCRPD and the 2000 Convention on the International Protection of Adults (and the rights of older persons)
I set out here the text of a joint statement by the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons… Read more
The LPS, CCGs and the Health and Care Bill
The Health and Care Bill published today, 6 July 2021, makes clear that, even before coming into force, the Government… Read more
DHSC LPS implementation 4th Newsletter
[The 4th LPS implementation newsletter was published on 29 June 2021. I reproduce the material parts of the text below;… Read more
LPS Steering Group meeting May 2021
The minutes of the May 2021 steering group were published on 25 June 2021. By comparison with the previous minutes,… Read more
Liberty Protection Safeguards: implementation support (for England) outlined
The DHSC published on 25 June 2021 (on a page to be populated with more detail on a rolling basis)… Read more
Preparing for the cliff-edge of 18: webinar, mythbusting document and help with making applications for property and affairs deputyship
The National Mental Capacity Forum held a webinar on 15 June about preparing for the cliff-edge of 18. A recording… Read more
39 Essex Chambers June Mental Capacity Reports
The June 2021 Mental Capacity Report will shortly be making its way to subscribers. The walkthrough is here: Highlights this… Read more
Liberty Protection Safeguards: new factsheets
The DHSC has today (11 June 2021) published 6 more factsheets about the LPS 1. Liberty Protection Safeguards: criteria for… Read more