For anyone in the UK, If you text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 when you are in a dark place or suicidal, a trained crisis volunteer will text you back. This is great If you find talking on the phone challenging. It’s completely free 24/7. Please RT you never know who might need this support

Sheila is heartbroken to lose her most treasured possession- a gold chain holding 4 wedding rings; from her parents & her 2 marriages to Alec & John. Believe lost in central London. PLEASE RT in case anyone finds it. She is absolutely desperate for its return. Reward offered.

New judgment tackling thorny issue of habitual residence in adults who lack capacity. SF found to be HR notwithstanding 7.5 yrs in England. SF represented by Caroline Hurst of ⁦Simpson Millar⁩ and Sophia Roper KC of ⁦@serjeantsinn⁩ bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCOP…

This is a really fascinating case to be involved in. Next step to consider if a Scottish Guardianship Order can authorise DoL in England and if so whether England should recognise it.

I've been to see a #COP client today. She's being doing a beauty course as part of her therapeutic support and asked me if she could do my nails. This client is a great example of how a person centred care package can turn a persons life around #MakingADifference #ProudCOPLawyer

Great to announce the release of the book I contributed to with the wonderful Dr Nick Brindle, Michael Kennedy and Dr Ben Alderson. cambridge.org/gb/universityp…

If you see someone having a seizure, remember the 3 'C's: Stay CALM CUSHION their head CALL for help Our aim is to make sure everyone is #seizuresavvy and knows how to support someone with #epilepsy 💜

Free Standard Class travel for customers affected by UK Air Traffic Control technical issue on 28 August 2023. Customers should present their airline ticket or boarding pass to make use of the offer, valid on 28 & 29 August. Details here: lner.co.uk/travel-informa…

Calling all Greater Manchester Mental Health Social Workers, it’s the return of the Social Work Forum.

Just a little reminder that Government have spent more money on the failed Rwanda scheme than it did on domestic abuse refuges for women and children.

If you see someone having a tonic clonic seizure, remember: Stay CALM CUSHION their head CALL for help Our aim is to make sure everyone knows how to support someone with #epilepsy 💜 For more information: bit.ly/3uP1DbO #seizurefirstaid #safety

New COPDOL11 case: “unsound mind” means “mental disorder”, GPs not legally obliged to confirm it, COPDOL11 applicants must provide evidence of it, and leaves open whether other professionals could confirm it: caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewcop/2023/58

Please share - someone might just need to make that call 🤍

Interesting case looking at the practice to be adopted regarding evidence of mental disorder in Re X cases. Nicola Duff of ⁦Simpson Millar⁩ instructed by the OS. Supported by ⁦Ben McCormack⁩ bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCOP…

Happy International Womens Day. May we know them, may we be them, may we raise them. To all the inspiring women I work with - thank you! Bridget Dolan KC Lorraine Cavanagh Zena Bolwig Kirsty-Louise Stuart Francesca Gardner and all those not on Twitter! Natalie Coates and Sophia Roper #IWD

Age UK: A hidden crisis: Older people and deprivation of liberty in care homes ageuk.org.uk/globalassets/a…

When your cat won't give you a cuddle unless he's in an old Hotel Chocolat Christmas bag! #sendnewbags #bagsforcuddles #chocolatecuddles

I am looking for a full-time Assistant to support me with administration, research, note-taking, accessing buildings and personal support. It's a fantastic opportunity to experience the Bar. The deadline is 31 May 2024, 09:00. Info: danielholt.org/vacancies.