By the very nature of the Court of Protection, those at the centre of proceedings are some of the most vulnerable members of our society;… Read More »P the vulnerable party; How do we protect P and ensure that they are heard during mediation?
Section 16 and 21a challenges are very costly. Multiple parties all paid for by the public purse, in this environment anything that can save resources… Read More »Can Local Authorities benefit from applying mediation to the DoLS process?
Charities are struggling more than ever, with reduced spending in these times of austerity, many services particularly those in the non-statutory sector are seeing increasing waiting lists and limitations to their services. The UK’s biggest voluntary services union, Unison found that 80% of advocacy charities say that it is getting harder for clients to get representation and advocacy, as well as basic advice
