In our article Food and Fluid Refusal in Prison Settings we explored some of the challenges posed by patients refusing food and/or fluid in a prison setting. Exploring the individual’s motivation and

Welcome to the latest edition of our Court of Protection newsletter.

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

Important new powers for ministerial intervention in NHS reconfigurations came into force on 31 January 2024. The Department of Health and Social Care has released guidance summarising the powers...

We are pleased to have advised The Fremantle Trust, a residential care charity for older people, on its merger with The Orders of St John Care Trust.

The provision of quality care within adult social services stands at a critical juncture, facing an unprecedented challenge due to a myriad of factors. The primary issue being the sheer demand for car

In December 2022, the Nuffield Council on Bioethics was commissioned by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to undertake an independent review (the review) of the disagreements that...

In this short video series, Associate and health real estate expert Alexandra Maleedy explores the essentials when acquiring a new home care in three clear key stages, getting to know the property...

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 Coroners and Justice Act 2009, which was implemented in 2013, aimed to deliver a ‘more effective, transparent and responsive justice and coroner services’. Examining the effectiveness of this Act,

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...