Bridging the Gap - Health & Welfare Issues for Property & Affairs Deputies

Introduction

Working in Property and Financial Affairs within the Court of Protection is not as neatly contained as it sounds. In reality, financial decisions and welfare issues are deeply intertwined and ignoring one can put the other at risk.

This introductory webinar explores how Health and Welfare issues arise in practice and why they matter for anyone handling deputyship work. You will gain a clear overview of the legal framework and understand how these situations intersect with your day-to-day responsibilities as a Property and Affairs Deputy.

Through practical guidance and case-led insight, including Re ACC & Others, Re XY, Parr v Cheshire East Council & Anor, and Denbighshire County Council v P & Ors, you will learn how to navigate complex scenarios, fulfil your obligations to clients and stay within the limits of your authority with confidence.

Register today to strengthen your expertise and handle Health and Welfare issues with clarity, competence and confidence when they arise.

What You Will Learn

The webinar will cover the following:

• Understanding Deprivation of Liberty - an overview of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, section 21A of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and ‘community DoLS’, with practical guidance on handling these issues
• Introduction to common Health and Welfare matters, including the role of section 16 of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Clarifying the duties and limits of a Property and Affairs Deputy when dealing with Health and Welfare issues in the Court of Protection
• Health and Welfare Deputyship applications - how recent case law has influenced the Court’s current approach
• Navigating funding considerations when Health and Welfare matters come before the Court of Protection

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Friday 11th December 2026

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