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Tag: COVID-19
Adults with impairments are not big children – a ringing refutation of a “regressive” assertion
Hayden J had the chance in Re RN [2022] EWCOP 53 to put comprehensively to bed a suggestion that it… Read more
The Court of Protection and “the most complex Covid patient in the world”
The Court of Protection braced itself when COVID-19 hit for decisions to be placed before it about the withdrawal of… Read more
DHSC Emergency MCA/DOLS guidance withdrawn
With effect from 10 August 2021, the DHSC’s emergency guidance on the MCA and DOLS has been withdrawn. Whilst… Read more
COVID-19 vaccination – best interests is not code for mandatory vaccination (and a reminder you can’t fail a capacity assessment)
The decision in SS v LB Richmond on Thames and SWL CCG [2021] EWCOP 31 is different to others that have… Read more
National Mental Capacity Forum 8th Rapid Response’ Webinar on Monday 22 March, 12:30 – 13:30
As of 8 March, people across England and Wales have begun to see restrictions start to lift and the government’s… Read more
Vaccination – looking at all the relevant circumstances
Re CR. [2021] EWCOP 19, decided by HHJ Butler differed to the previous two (both decided by Hayden J) because… Read more
Human Rights in Care Homes: A Survey-Based Study
The Essex Autonomy Project wants you (if you are a professional working in or with care homes in England and… Read more
Should age matter in COVID-19 triage? A deliberative study
An article I co-wrote (the lead author being Dr Margot Kuylen), has now been published in the Journal of Medical… Read more
Visiting guidance – English care homes and supported living placements
[This post has now been superseded by this one, reflecting the changes from 19 July 2021] The DHSC’s guidance for… Read more