Office of the Public Guardian revises guidance on Court of Protection visitors
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has revised its guidance on Court of Protection visitors, their role in preparing reports and when reports may be released.
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Senior Court of Protection judge approves adapted checklist for assessing capacity after case highlights different approaches between social workers and clinicians
The Vice President of the Court of Protection has allowed an appeal against final declarations regarding the residence and care of a vulnerable man, observing an “evidential divide” on capacity between the clinicians and social workers.
County council defeats High Court challenge to closure of drop-in facilities for adults with mental health difficulties
Devon County Council was not required to take into account various statutory duties under the Care Act and other statutory provisions when it decided to close a non-statutory service, the High Court has found.
Integrated Care Board secures lifting of automatic suspension in procurement dispute over provision of urgent treatment centre
The High Court has agreed an application from NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board to lift the automatic suspension imposed when a dispute began over a contract award.
Ombudsman forced to review first set of complaints data it published on social housing in Wales
The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales (PSOW) has been forced to review complaints data it published for the first time on social housing in Wales.
Capsticks hires public procurement disputes specialist as partner in Leeds office
Law firm Capsticks has hired Tim Dennis, a specialist in commercial disputes including those involving public procurement related issues, as a partner in its Leeds office.
Independent commission on social care must deliver “bold and actionable” recommendations: LGA
The Government’s announcement of an independent review of adult social care marks a “potentially important step” in addressing challenges facing the sector, but must deliver “bold and actionable” recommendations in order to succeed, the Local Government Association (LGA) has said.
NHS Resolution to hold market engagement over management of claims in primary and secondary settings
NHS Resolution is to hold a market engagement event related to the planned procurement of special legal services.
Court of Protection judge sets out guidance on mental capacity assessments for deaf individuals
A senior Court of Protection judge has outlined a number of considerations that should guide any assessment of a deaf individual fluent in British Sign Language (BSL), after finding that a young man was inaccurately assessed as lacking capacity in all areas.
Report on ‘Right Care, Right Person’ approach shows capacity limitations for health and social care services
A joint Home Office and Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) report evaluating the implementation of the Right Care, Right Person (RCRP) approach has found that the main barrier to RCRP implementation was identified as “capacity and resourcing limitations” within health and social care.
Judge rejects application by local authority for declaration in dispute between council and health board over responsibility for care of 15 year old
A High Court judge has rejected a local authority’s application for a declaration from the court that because a vulnerable young person was detainable under the provisions of the Mental Health Act 1983, the court did not have jurisdiction to grant a Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) order pursuant to the inherent jurisdiction.
