Contentious Health & Welfare Issues in the Court of Protection - Develop Your Skills

Introduction

This new virtual classroom seminar will cover contentious Health and Welfare issues in the Court of Protection.

The session will consider frequent legal and evidential issues that arise in Health and Welfare proceedings, the most recent case law in this area and practical steps to progress a case from directions hearings to final hearing in the Court of Protection.

It will leave you with skills to present a Health and Welfare case effectively and confidently to the Court of Protection.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• Capacity assessments and how to present this evidence to the Court
• When and how to use s.49 reports
• Capacity decisions regarding social media and the internet - what evidence is required and practical application of education and restrictions in this area
• Capacity decisions regarding contact with others - what evidence is required and practical application of restrictions in this area
• A best interest’s analysis and how to present this to the Court
• Ensuring an effective meeting between P and the Judge
• How to prepare for a final hearing
• Drafting orders

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.