Personal injury and Court of Protection insights

We thought it would be helpful to put together a list of considerations to help deputies and trustees make this important decision for their personal injury (PI) and Court of Protection (COP) clients.

As the decision maker for the underlying client, it is important deputies and trustees are comfortable with and fully understand how the funds are being managed.

We spoke to Stacey Bryant, Partner at Enable Law and recently appointed Chair of the Professional Deputies Forum, about the PDF’s plans, some of the key challenges facing the profession, and her thoughts on the re PW case.

Abigail Cuffe of Vincents Solicitors highlights how trusts and income received from a trust are assessed for new Universal Credit claims.

We speak to Lyndsay Fahey, CEO of Rainbow Hub, about the charity’s brain injury rehab services that help children and young people reach their full potential. 

Lucy Law of Hugh Jones Solicitors suggests ways to manage the employment relationship when employing care workers and others in the home.

A recent judgement addressed capacity issues in divorce proceedings and considered the Court of Protection’s powers in this area.

We spoke to Ian Bennet, Adaptive Surf Coordinator at The Wave Project, about how the charity is working works to make surfing as accessible and inclusive as possible.

With interest rates rising, we discuss our views on cash versus equities for personal injury and Court of Protection clients.

We spoke to Geoff Holt MBE DL, founder of charity Wetwheels to find out more about their fantastic work providing the opportunity for disabled people to access the sea.

Offshore investment bonds probably sound more mysterious than they are; the word offshore conjures up an image of somewhere exotic, somewhere with a sunnier climate than the UK! In reality, offshore jurisdictions we would typically consider share our climate and are accessible by ferry and in some cases, jet ski.

In this article, Joe Lander of Anglia Research outlines when a deputy might need the services of a probate genealogist and highlights how Anglia Research Services could help.

We spoke to Second Chance Headway to learn more about the work they do in support of those affected by acquired (or traumatic) brain injury.

James Pantling-Skeet of Boyes Turner LLP has contributed this article on the issue of service-led, rather than needs-led, decision making in education, health and social care matters. An issue which is likely to have a significant impact on the support available to a protected client from statutory services.

We spoke to Gen Dearman, chief executive of children’s charity Challengers, to find out more about their important work supporting disabled children, young people, and their families.