
Revisiting Cheshire West
Later this month the Supreme Court will examine issues raised in its landmark Cheshire West ruling on deprivations of liberty. Lucy Series sets out what is at stake.
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Revisiting Cheshire West
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Court of Protection case update: April 2025
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Capacity, insight and professional cultures
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Court of Protection update: February 2025
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Providing support for children with complex needs
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NHS Legal Framework Webinar Series - Masterclass on NHS Continuing Care for Adults and Children
This webinar will examine some of the legal issues that practitioners in Healthcare Law commonly encounter.
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Ensuring compliance with Court of Protection orders
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Court of Protection case law update: February 2024
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Court of Protection case update: January 2024
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All change for commissioning health and social care
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Court of Protection case law update
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