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BHP Law Strengthens Court of Protection Health and Welfare Team, Bolstering Regional Expertise
BHP Law is proud to announce the continued growth of its nationally recognised Court of Protection Health and Welfare team, welcoming two exceptional legal professionals whose expertise and passion further strengthen one of the largest and most experienced teams in the North East. The Court of Protection Health and Welfare team at BHP Law specialises […]
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The Property and Financial Affairs Deputy – An ever-expanding role?
WARNING: This blog touches briefly upon outdated attitudes and language, which may cause offense today. There have been many changes to the operation of the court now known as the Court of Protection over the years, and the role of the Court appointed Deputy has expanded along with this. This blog will look at […]
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Young Carers Action Day 2022 – Taking Action on Isolation
Young Carers Action Day (16 March) is an annual event, organised by Carers Trust. The aim of the day is to raise public awareness of young carers and young adult carers. To highlight the pressures and challenges they face every day, and to recognise the vital contribution they make by caring for their family members […]
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Give someone power of attorney
Before it’s too late…give someone power of attorney A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document under which one person (known as the Donor) chooses one or more person(s) (known as the Attorney) to make decisions regarding their finances and property, should they no longer be able to make decisions for themselves. If […]
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Blue Badge Bother – over 174,445 fines for Blue Badge-related offences handed out in the UK in 2020
A Blue Badge allows the holder to park as close as possible to their destination, either as a passenger or a driver. This can be vital for individuals with mobility issues and other, perhaps less obvious disabilities. The ability to park closer to shops can help individuals go about their daily lives maintaining their dignity […]
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Major reforms announced for the Lasting Power of Attorney process
Lasting Power of Attorney was introduced in 2007 as part of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, replacing the previous system of Enduring Power of Attorney which had been in place since 1986. The number of people acting with lasting power of attorney (LPA) has grown significantly over the past few years to reach a total […]
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Changing a professional deputy: What you need to know
It is a common misconception that once a Professional Deputy is appointed by the Court, this cannot be changed. However people can, and more importantly do, change their Professional Deputy. This can be for many reasons, but any decision made will always have the protected party “P” and their best interests at the centre. Before […]
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What are Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)?
Deprivation of Liberty Safegaurds (part of the Mental Capacity Act 2005) are legal safeguards which ensure the protection of a person who lacks capacity to make decisions about their care, treatment and residence. The safeguards aim to make sure that people in care homes and hospitals are looked after in a way that does not […]
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