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Read MoreLumb v NHS Humber & North Yorkshire ICB [2024] EWCOP
Notwithstanding plenty of excellent legal commentary on this judgment, it...
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Updated practice guidance issued by the Office of the Public...
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Last Thursday saw over 50 of our Associate tier members...
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The Judgments in two cases of fundamental dishonesty last year...
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Meet the newest members of our Committee We are delighted...
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We are delighted to introduce the new PDF Committee members...
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Read MoreAutumn Budget 2024 Impact
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The PDF Accreditation programme was introduced at The 2024 PDF...
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The PDF funded an appeal by Kingsley Napley in challenging...
Read MoreHearing Outcome – 3rd June 2024
The purpose of the hearing was to challenge the decision...
Read MoreCase Update Re PW [2024] EWCOP 16
The very hotly awaited decision of Her Honour Judge Hilder...
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In consultation with the OPG and the Court, the PDF...
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As a professional deputy in Court of Protection, making provision...
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Author: Stephanie Kaye SCCO Challenges The PDF continue to look for...
Read MoreRefreshed Deputy Standards are coming soon…
Author: Holly Chantler Those of you who are Deputies will...
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Author: Holly Chantler As you may be aware, a new...
Read MoreOPG – Notification of Death Update
Author: Holly Chantler We have been sent the following by...
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Author: Martin Terrell Delays at the Court of Protection continue...
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Vulnerable Banking Group and HSBC UK announce collaboration to improve...
Read MoreConsultation on revisions to MCA Code of Practice & implementation
Consultation on the revisions to the MCA Code of Practice ...
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We are investigating the impact of the current SCCO delays...
Read MoreConsultation for the Court of Protection Electronic Bill of Costs
The Bill of Costs is in Excel format and will...
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