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Emma has worked in Healthcare Law for several years and joined the firm in February 2020.
Emma has experience in all areas of Healthcare Law. She advises on a wide range of issues including mental capacity and mental health law, responsible commissioner disputes, continuing healthcare eligibility disputes, patient complaints, judicial review, inquests and data protection.
Emma studied psychology at Leeds University and subsequently completed the graduate diploma in Law (GDL) and the Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the University of Law, Guildford.
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Experience
- Instructed by NHS Trusts in difficult withdrawal of treatment cases, including those involving young children/babies
- Advised NHS Trusts in relation to whether medical treatment applications were necessary and made such applications when required
- Advised and represented numerous CCG clients in relation to Court of Protection proceedings under s21a Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Sought and obtained numerous Court authorisations for deprivation of liberty in the community on behalf of CCG clients
- Sought and obtained numerous Court authorisations for the deprivation of liberty of 16/17 year old patients in hospital, on behalf of NHS Trusts
- Advised NHS Trusts and CCGs on policies and procedures relating to capacity and best interest assessments to ensure compliance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Successfully struck out a county court claim bought against a CCG, in relation to the continuing healthcare assessment process
- Advised on responsible commissioner disputes between CCGs and Local Authorities
- Provided training to CCG clients in relation to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and the Mental Capacity Act 2005
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Affiliations
- Member of the Law Society
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Languages
- Spanish (basic)
Emma Pollard's Expertise
Health and social care
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