Court of Protection | Stephensons Solicitors LLP

We’re proud to share that Stephensons has raised over £5,000 in support of Holly’s Hearts 💛 Thanks to months of incredible effort from our team – including bake sales, quizzes and sponsored challenges – we’re thrilled to be able to help Holly’s Hearts continue their amazing work providing comfort and unforgettable experiences to children with life-limiting conditions. A huge thank you to everyone who took part and donated – your support truly makes a difference. Jenny Prince, founder at @hollysheartsuk said: “We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone at Stephensons for their incredible support over the past 12 months... these vital funds have enabled us to create countless joyful experiences and lasting memories for children and their families during incredibly challenging times.” Find out more: ow.ly/2Wa950VUR6B 📷Jenny Prince, Holly's Hearts and Lesley Davies, Stephensons.

Congratulations to Amy Dutton who has been promoted to associate solicitor in our Court of Protection team. Amy joined Stephensons as a paralegal in 2014, she then completed her training contract and qualified as a solicitor in our discrimination team, moving to Court of Protection in 2020. She has become an expert in health and welfare proceedings in the Court of Protection and is regularly instructed by Independent Advocates and the Official Solicitor. Photo (L-R) Sophie Maloney and Amy Dutton.

We're Hiring 🚨! We have an exciting opportunity for a Court of Protection solicitor with experience in Mental Capacity Act 2005, deprivation of liberty safeguards, and appeals | Find out more and apply: ow.ly/cvap50Vqvtu #SolicitorJobs #CourtOfProtection

Eid Mubarak to our clients, colleagues, friends and all those celebrating

We had a brilliant day at the St John’s Buildings annual Court of Protection seminar last Friday! @SJBnews 🌟

39 Essex Chambers February 2025 Mental Capacity Report and Walkthrough: mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/39-essex-chamb…

This week we celebrated our brilliant Jess Hobro qualifying as a solicitor! 🌟🎉 @jessica_hobro

An interesting #CourtofProtection judgment regarding funding of Rule 1.2 reps with significant wider consequences for public expenditure - courtofprotectionhub.uk/cases/pq-court… #CommunityDOL

A #dementia diagnosis doesn't mean you have to stop doing the things you enjoy. 💜 This #WorldAlzheimersMonth we've put together our top tips to help you stay independent and live well for as long as possible: bit.ly/4cO6tqi

🚨 We are looking for a solicitor to join our specialist #CourtOfProtection department - you will work alongside a supportive and down to earth team who are genuinely committed to your career and development | Find out more and apply: ow.ly/fLgS50SO6Ww

Futility and best interests before the Court of Protection: mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/futility-and-b…

FocusAF Season 2 is here! In this episode, you will hear about two real people whose lives were changed by the advocacy and legal support they received to access the Court of Protection. Join the conversation, listen here: buff.ly/3fUy1Tc #Podcast #CourtofProtection

Deprivation of liberty - a change in the wind? Does a recent case represent a further development in the judicial thinking regarding deprivations of liberty? Find out more a Philip Jones provides insight: ow.ly/nAur50RHZgP

Get ready for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 👇 Next week is Mental Health Awareness Week and this year we’re fighting to change the story with our latest campaign #NoMindLeftBehind (1/7)

New COP case on avoiding incompatible silos when assessing capacity, with some talk of “insight” and “executive functioning”: assets.caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewcop/2024/21/…

stephensons.co.uk/site/blog/cour… #COP #LPA

Congratulations to Megan Taylor who has been accredited by the Law Society as an Accredited Legal Representative (ALR) in Mental Capacity (Welfare). The accreditation is a recognised quality standard for practitioners who offer advice on health and welfare matters. #COP #ALR

Today is #InternationalWomensDay, a day to recognise the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women while also serving as a call to action for accelerating gender equality #InspireInclusion | Find out more: ow.ly/iajc50QNsLX

Sophie Holmes considers a recent judgment which concerned an application to determine whether someone had capacity to consent to surgery and if they lacked capacity whether the surgery was in their best interests | Find out more: ow.ly/KfBu50QJohu

Only 2 weeks to go until the North West's biggest Advocacy conference! Have you booked your ticket yet? Time is running out! Tickets are only available for 1 more week! buff.ly/3vgOSXT #breakingbarriers2024 #advocacy #mentalhealth #socialcare