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This area covers how adults with learning disabilities are supported within the social and health care system in England, including capacity, consent to care, safeguarding, and the legal frameworks that protect vulnerable adults. It includes court processes and regulatory safeguards when decisions about welfare and liberty must be challenged or defended. A solicitor in this field helps clients and their families navigate assessments, care planning, appeals, and applications to protect rights and access appropriate support.
The solicitor handles complex capacity assessments, welfare decisions under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, safeguarding processes, deprivation of liberty issues, and the preparation or challenging of enduring powers of attorney or deputyships. They engage with local authorities, NHS bodies, and the Court of Protection, ensuring correct legal channels are followed and safeguarding protections are in place.
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Tagged solicitor Craig Gosling
Like many families we have a need to cover all bases when it comes to children with special needs. Hansells provided just such a service which we cannot speak highly enough about.
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