Posted on October 30, 2019
The OPG – which is responsible for maintaining the register of powers of attorney, providing information and advice to donors and attorneys and supervising court appointed deputies – has seen an increase in the number of investigations it conducts.
Read more...Posted on October 30, 2019
The latest court statistics show an increase in the number of DoLS applications to the Court of Protection.
Read more...Posted on October 30, 2019
We are seeing a worrying increase in the number of cases coming to us about financial assessments for care.
Read more...Posted on October 30, 2019
The latest annual review from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman is now available, and it provides a stark warning to local authorities that the law still applies, even when resources are tight.
Read more...Posted on October 30, 2019
In a recent case before the Court of Protection Judge Hilder provided an excellent analysis of the relationship between gifting and best interests.
Read more...Posted on October 25, 2019
I frequently receive enquiries and indeed take on cases relating not only to appeals of non-eligible decisions,
but also requesting that I attend and participate in the CHC process.
Read more...Posted on October 24, 2019
Our first year of holding a community care contract certainly has had lots of highs and has highlighted the vital importance of legal aid in providing access to justice for those on limited income and with little or no savings.
Read more...Posted on October 23, 2019
October marks the one year anniversary of our legal aid contract, and what a year it has been.
Read more...Posted on October 22, 2019
I welcome the release of NHS England’s recent report ”Where Best Next”, which David Oliver writing for the BMJ also endorses. Indeed, it has led me to reflect on the issue of what is “a timely discharge?” A poster or leaflet telling NHS staff how to, and what to do regards reducing length of stay will require more than visual prompts. It requires a whole society culture change. Society has changed so much over the years. Men and women are working longer so cannot provide consistent care support for their relatives. Families no longer live local to relatives, and social services ability to monitor those who are vulnerable is frequently stretched due to reduced resources or simply the numbers on their caseload.
Read more...Posted on October 22, 2019
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new 'Fixed Fee Consultancy Service' for NHS Continuing Healthcare.
Read more...Posted on October 17, 2019
The recent research published by Ofsted around Home Education was a depressing read but is unlikely to surprise the thousands of parents who currently home educate their children.
Read more...Posted on October 15, 2019
The Government has finally reversed its decision to overhaul probate fees which would have seen some bereaved families pay almost £6,000 extra.
Read more...Posted on October 15, 2019
Following on from our recent talk to the local 'The Ups of Downs' in Leamington Spa, we were delighted to then be invited to attend as a guest speaker for their most recent conference.
Read more...Posted on October 9, 2019
Due to a full system upgrade, we have been advised that our offices will be unavailable either by telephone or e-mail for a period of around 45 mins from 4 p.m. today. We hope to be back up and running as soon as possible, but in any event, normal service will be resumed tomorrow.
Read more...Posted on October 8, 2019
People living in England and Wales who were charged excessive deputyship supervision fees by the England and Wales Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) are now able to claim refunds under a scheme recently launched by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).
Read more...Posted on October 1, 2019
We are delighted to announce that Moore & Tibbits are proudly sponsoring the 2019 Warwick Town Bonfire & Fireworks at Warwick Racecourse.
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