The United Kingdom is currently grappling with a profound crisis in its adult social care system, and one significant aspect contributing to this challenge is the issue of delayed discharges from...

Here is the round-up of the key Court of Protection cases from the period August – December 2023, in which we believe our readers will be most interested. Please follow the link within the case summar

The judgment of MacDonald J in St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust v Casey & Ors [2023] EWHC 2244 (Fam) confirmed that where there is a dispute over whether brain stem testing should

In line with recent developments in relation to the procurement of healthcare services, the Standing Rules have been amended with effect from 1 January 2024 to include a formal accreditation process f

In this short video series, Legal Director Louise Wilson offers her expertise in mental health and mental capacity law in explaining the Mental Health Tribunal. Detailing the initial appeal brought...

View our interactive webinar with the latest updates on MCA and DOLs. We discussed recent case law during the session, outlining the key details you need to know and adopt into your organisations whi

We are delighted to invite you to our latest Mental Health Providers Forum, bringing together professionals to learn and share experience.
In this forum, we will be discussing some significant recent

The majority of inquests involving prison law concern deaths which occurred whilst the deceased was incarcerated.  Occasionally however, the situation arises where a person who has been released...

The Provider Selection Regime sets out five processes for selecting providers. Here we summarise where each of these processes should, or could, be used and summarise key elements of each of those pro

Immigration detention centres have been the subject of discussion recently, most notably in regard to the Brook House Inquiry (the ‘Inquiry’). The Inquiry followed a Panorama investigation which...

Engage in the clinical review process at an early stage – this will enable the Clinical Reviewer to obtain a clear picture of the facts, reach fair conclusions and make reasonable recommendations...

On 23 March 2023, the UK’s Seafarers’ Wages Act (the Act) received Royal Assent. This was followed, on 30 March 2023, by the UK Government’s nine-point plan to improve conditions for seafarers...