Senior Court of Protection judge approves adapted checklist for assessing capacity after case highlights different approaches between social workers and clinicians – Local Government Lawyer

Posted February 14th, 2025 in appeals, Court of Protection, deprivation of liberty safeguards, disabled persons, local government, mental health, news and tagged by sally

‘The Vice President of the Court of Protection has allowed an appeal against final declarations regarding the residence and care of a vulnerable man, observing an “evidential divide” on capacity between the clinicians and social workers.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 14th February 2025

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