A #marriage entered into by a testator who lacks mental capacity should not revoke a previously-made will in England & Wales, proposes Constance McDonnell TEP #STEPJournal🔒 bit.ly/2DvqKoZ

When Care Quality Commission inspects a service, they ask five key questions: 🔸 Are they safe? 🔸Are they effective? 🔸Are they caring? 🔸Are they responsive to people's needs? 🔸Are they well-led?

If you haven't already, do check out our sibling account @CCInform1 for musings on #socialwork practice and news of the latest practice guidance on Community Care Inform Adults and Children

Great CoP seminar tonight at Coffin Mew. Good to see a strong turnout and growing interest in the south. Look forward to more events in the future!

Are you worried an attorney or deputy is not acting lawfully for the person they are responsible for? Call our safeguarding unit on 0115 934 2777. If it’s an emergency, call 999 and talk to the police 👥

The Understanding Stigma free, self-directed online learning program is available in English and French. It focuses on raising #awareness, the impacts of #stigma, and challenging discrimination towards #mentalhealth. Challenge your own bias at buff.ly/2Jlk2Q0.

Today I asked Caroline Dinenage MP how she plans to meet the Govt pledge for 35-50% reduction in people with learning disabilities and autism being held in ATUs by March 2019. She couldn't tell me.

RT Artcles Wanted! Overcoming inequalities in #socialcare Suggestions to [email protected]

Lots of information on theadvocatesgateway.org as to how to facilitate participation of P, COP toolkit on its way in next 12/18months

Will be keeping an eye out for developments in this interesting case about when welfare deputies should be appointed.

Great work Oliver Lewis. Shocking to see the judge take that approach!

We want to see a future where everyone in England and Wales has a lasting power of attorney – where everyone can plan for the future on their own terms, with the people they trust the most 🗣️ #YourVoiceYourDecision

Kind words from a happy client. Sophie is an experienced Solicitor and specialises in acting on behalf of vulnerable adults in relation to Community Care and Court of Protection issues #courtofprotectionsolicitor Stephensons Solicitors LLP

Senior Judge Hilder determines that a Lasting Power of Attorney was invalid as the donor’s signature was witnessed by the attorney. A practical and helpful reminder of the need for independence when witnessing the donor’s signature. bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCOP…

We no longer offer #EnduringPowerofAttorney (EPAs) but if you made and signed one before October 1, 2007, we will still register it 📄 Find out more about EPAs and #LastingPowerofAttorney on our website 🖥️ gov.uk/opg

Congratulations @Jess_S_Flanagan on her appointment as Partner and Head of CoP 👏👏👏

Looking forward to tonight’s event held at Clarke Willmott LLP with #SWALA: “Human Rights Issues within the Court of Protection.”