# Updates

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## [Case (ADHD and DLA). PM v SSWP \[2025\] UKUT 85 (AAC)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-adhd-and-dla-pm-v-sswp-2025-ukut-85-aac/3577)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [13 April 2025 21:47 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-adhd-and-dla-pm-v-sswp-2025-ukut-85-aac/3577 "2025-04-13T21:47:00Z")

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— A person with ADHD is suffering from a state of arrested development or incomplete physical development of the brain under regulation 12(5) Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 1991. Full details…

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## [Financial eligibility for certificated work. Legal Aid Agency, 'Means Assessment Guidance' (v14, April 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/financial-eligibility-for-certificated-work-legal-aid-agency-means-assessment-guidance-v14-april-2025/3580)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [13 April 2025 21:58 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/financial-eligibility-for-certificated-work-legal-aid-agency-means-assessment-guidance-v14-april-2025/3580 "2025-04-13T21:58:00Z")

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— This relates to Full Representation (not CLR for mental health tribunals), Family Help (Higher) and exceptional cases (as opposed to escape fee cases). Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Leg…

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## [Financial eligibility. Legal Aid Agency, 'Keycard 61' (April 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/financial-eligibility-legal-aid-agency-keycard-61-april-2025/3579)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [13 April 2025 21:54 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/financial-eligibility-legal-aid-agency-keycard-61-april-2025/3579 "2025-04-13T21:54:00Z")

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— This document is helpful when working out financial eligibility for civil Legal Aid. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Legal\_Aid\_Agency,\_%27Keycard\_61%27\_(April\_2025)?id=130425-2154

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## [Case (Failure to secure appointment of deputy). London Borough of Haringey (24 008 874) \[2025\] MHLO 8 (LGSCO)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-failure-to-secure-appointment-of-deputy-london-borough-of-haringey-24-008-874-2025-mhlo-8-lgsco/3578)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [13 April 2025 21:40 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-failure-to-secure-appointment-of-deputy-london-borough-of-haringey-24-008-874-2025-mhlo-8-lgsco/3578 "2025-04-13T21:40:00Z")

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— Ombudsman's summary: "Mrs Z complained about the Council’s failure to ensure Mr X had somebody to take decisions about his welfare and finances. We found fault with the Council for delaying a Mental Capacity assessment…

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## [Organ donation. Jordan Parsons and Thomas Hayes, 'Mental capacity and ‘opt out’ for organ donation: Principled presumptions?' (Medial Law International, 28 February 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/organ-donation-jordan-parsons-and-thomas-hayes-mental-capacity-and-opt-out-for-organ-donation-principled-presumptions-medial-law-international-28-february-2025/3576)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [13 April 2025 21:35 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/organ-donation-jordan-parsons-and-thomas-hayes-mental-capacity-and-opt-out-for-organ-donation-principled-presumptions-medial-law-international-28-february-2025/3576 "2025-04-13T21:35:00Z")

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— This open access journal article discusses capacity and organ donation. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Jordan\_Parsons\_and\_Thomas\_Hayes,\_%27Mental\_capacity\_and\_%E2%80%98opt\_out%E2%80%99\_f…

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## [Event. Court of Protection User Group: General meeting (online, 16 April 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-user-group-general-meeting-online-16-april-2025/3574)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [13 April 2025 21:26 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-court-of-protection-user-group-general-meeting-online-16-april-2025/3574 "2025-04-13T21:26:00Z")

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— The meeting will be held via Teams at 2pm. Email Natalie Cheesewright (Natalie.Cheesewright@Justice.gov.uk) for details. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Event:Court\_of\_Protection\_User\_Gro…

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## [Case (Intermediary assistance in care proceedings). Re M (A Child: Intermediaries) \[2025\] EWCA Civ 440](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-intermediary-assistance-in-care-proceedings-re-m-a-child-intermediaries-2025-ewca-civ-440/3575)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [13 April 2025 21:16 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-intermediary-assistance-in-care-proceedings-re-m-a-child-intermediaries-2025-ewca-civ-440/3575 "2025-04-13T21:16:00Z")

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— Appeal against refusal of a mother's application for intermediary assistance in care proceedings. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Re\_M\_(A\_Child:\_Intermediaries)\_(2025)\_EWCA\_Civ\_440?id=130…

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## [Civil contract mental health section. Legal Aid Agency, '2018 Standard Civil Contract: Category Specific Rules: Mental Health (section 9)' (20/3/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/civil-contract-mental-health-section-legal-aid-agency-2018-standard-civil-contract-category-specific-rules-mental-health-section-9-20-3-23/1554)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [23 March 2023 22:51 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/civil-contract-mental-health-section-legal-aid-agency-2018-standard-civil-contract-category-specific-rules-mental-health-section-9-20-3-23/1554 "2023-03-23T22:51:35Z")

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— The change from the version is the addition of paragraphs 9.105 to 9.109. These set out the requirements for claiming a fee for work done following a rule 11(7)(a) appointment for a client who does not provide instruct…

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## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 149, April 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-149-april-2025/3531)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [3 April 2025 13:17 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-149-april-2025/3531 "2025-04-03T13:17:00Z")

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— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: a masterclass in determining a particularly complex set of capacity questions; (2) In the Property and Affairs Report: statu…

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## [Case (Not allocating care coordinator). Peterborough City Council \[2025\] MHLO 7 (LGSCO)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-not-allocating-care-coordinator-peterborough-city-council-2025-mhlo-7-lgsco/3532)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [3 April 2025 13:28 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-not-allocating-care-coordinator-peterborough-city-council-2025-mhlo-7-lgsco/3532 "2025-04-03T13:28:00Z")

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— Ombudsman's summary: "We have found fault by an NHS Trust, a Council and an NHS ICB for not allocating a care coordinator to someone who is entitled to one. The situation has caused avoidable uncertainty and distress. …

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## [Case (Not allocating care coordinator). Peterborough City Council (24 005 859) \[2025\] MHLO 7 (LGSCO)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-not-allocating-care-coordinator-peterborough-city-council-24-005-859-2025-mhlo-7-lgsco/3689)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [3 April 2025 13:28 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-not-allocating-care-coordinator-peterborough-city-council-24-005-859-2025-mhlo-7-lgsco/3689 "2025-04-03T13:28:00Z")

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— Ombudsman's summary: "We have found fault by an NHS Trust, a Council and an NHS ICB for not allocating a care coordinator to someone who is entitled to one. The situation has caused avoidable uncertainty and distress. …

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## [Probation Service court related functions. HMPPS, 'Probation Court Services Policy Framework' (14 January 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/probation-service-court-related-functions-hmpps-probation-court-services-policy-framework-14-january-2025/3519)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [1 April 2025 20:31 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/probation-service-court-related-functions-hmpps-probation-court-services-policy-framework-14-january-2025/3519 "2025-04-01T20:31:00Z")

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— This document has paragraphs on "Defendants with mental health conditions" and the "Mental health treatment requirement". Also of relevance to mental health (and the "two-tier" justice system debate) is the following e…

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## [Sentencing guidelines. Sentencing Council, 'Imposition of community and custodial sentences - Effective from 1 April 2025' (5 March 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/sentencing-guidelines-sentencing-council-imposition-of-community-and-custodial-sentences-effective-from-1-april-2025-5-march-2025/3400)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [6 March 2025 09:35 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/sentencing-guidelines-sentencing-council-imposition-of-community-and-custodial-sentences-effective-from-1-april-2025-5-march-2025/3400 "2025-03-06T09:35:00Z")

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— This significantly revised guideline aims to make sure that the courts have comprehensive information on the offender, offence and sentencing options. It places greater emphasis on pre-sentence reports (PSRs) as "pivot…

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## [Case (Death). Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust v JB \[2020\] EWHC 2595 (Fam)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-death-birmingham-womens-and-childrens-nhs-foundation-trust-v-jb-2020-ewhc-2595-fam/3469)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [16 March 2025 17:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-death-birmingham-womens-and-childrens-nhs-foundation-trust-v-jb-2020-ewhc-2595-fam/3469 "2025-03-16T17:12:00Z")

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— The trust applied for a declaration sanctioning the withdrawal of intensive care and effectively confirming the absence of any alternative procedures which might otherwise be thought to be in the 12-year-old patient's …

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## [Case (Death). Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust v KB \[2024\] EWHC 3292 (Fam)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-death-birmingham-womens-and-childrens-nhs-foundation-trust-v-kb-2024-ewhc-3292-fam/3468)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [16 March 2025 16:48 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-death-birmingham-womens-and-childrens-nhs-foundation-trust-v-kb-2024-ewhc-3292-fam/3468 "2025-03-16T16:48:00Z")

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— The trust applied for declarations that extubation and palliative care rather than continued ventilation was in the 10-year-old patient's best interests. The application was supported by her children's guardian but opp…

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## [Case (Breathing space moratorium). MSP Capital Ltd v Hillborough Hall Farms Ltd \[2023\] MHLO 5 (CC)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-breathing-space-moratorium-msp-capital-ltd-v-hillborough-hall-farms-ltd-2023-mhlo-5-cc/3467)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [16 March 2025 16:23 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-breathing-space-moratorium-msp-capital-ltd-v-hillborough-hall-farms-ltd-2023-mhlo-5-cc/3467 "2025-03-16T16:23:00Z")

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— An application for a stay of eviction made by two individual guarantors of a company (on the basis that they had applied for a breathing space moratorium) was refused because neither secured debts (as opposed to mortga…

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## [Legislation. Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space Moratorium and Mental Health Crisis Moratorium) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legislation-debt-respite-scheme-breathing-space-moratorium-and-mental-health-crisis-moratorium-england-and-wales-regulations-2020/3464)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [16 March 2025 16:19 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/legislation-debt-respite-scheme-breathing-space-moratorium-and-mental-health-crisis-moratorium-england-and-wales-regulations-2020/3464 "2025-03-16T16:19:00Z")

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— Debt respite scheme. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Debt\_Respite\_Scheme\_(Breathing\_Space\_Moratorium\_and\_Mental\_Health\_Crisis\_Moratorium)\_(England\_and\_Wales)\_Regulations\_2020?id=160325-16…

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## [Case (Moratorium debt). Seculink Ltd v Forbes \[2024\] EWHC 3339 (Ch)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-moratorium-debt-seculink-ltd-v-forbes-2024-ewhc-3339-ch/3465)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [16 March 2025 16:14 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-moratorium-debt-seculink-ltd-v-forbes-2024-ewhc-3339-ch/3465 "2025-03-16T16:14:00Z")

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— Creditor's appeal in relation to the Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space Moratorium and Mental Health Crisis Moratorium) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.c…

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## [Case (Diabetes). Re C (A Child) \[2024\] EWHC 3331 (Fam)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-diabetes-re-c-a-child-2024-ewhc-3331-fam/3466)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [16 March 2025 16:11 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-diabetes-re-c-a-child-2024-ewhc-3331-fam/3466 "2025-03-16T16:11:00Z")

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— Application for declaration that life-saving insulin medication was in 17-year-old's best interests. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Re\_C\_(A\_Child)\_(2024)\_EWHC\_3331\_(Fam)?id=160325-1611

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## [Case (After-care complaint). Somerset Council (23 014 652) \[2024\] MHLO 8 (LGSCO)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-after-care-complaint-somerset-council-23-014-652-2024-mhlo-8-lgsco/3463)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [16 March 2025 16:05 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-after-care-complaint-somerset-council-23-014-652-2024-mhlo-8-lgsco/3463 "2025-03-16T16:05:00Z")

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— LGSCO's summary: "Mrs X complained about a failure to properly plan her son’s post-discharge care under section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983. We found fault by the Council and the Trust for failings in their care …

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## [Annual CQC report on MHA. CQC, 'Monitoring the Mental Health Act in 2023/24' (15 March 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/annual-cqc-report-on-mha-cqc-monitoring-the-mental-health-act-in-2023-24-15-march-2025/3462)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [16 March 2025 15:57 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/annual-cqc-report-on-mha-cqc-monitoring-the-mental-health-act-in-2023-24-15-march-2025/3462 "2025-03-16T15:57:00Z")

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— The main headings are: CQC and the Mental Health Bill; System pressures and the MHA; Workforce; Inequalities; Children and young people; Environment; Regulatory activity in 2023/24; First-tier Tribunal data; CQC as par…

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## [Case (Privacy of proceedings). W v P \[2025\] EWCOP 11 (T3)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-privacy-of-proceedings-w-v-p-2025-ewcop-11-t3/3461)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [15 March 2025 20:58 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-privacy-of-proceedings-w-v-p-2025-ewcop-11-t3/3461 "2025-03-15T20:58:00Z")

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— "A question has arisen whether this application in the Court of Protection should be heard in private, and consequential questions arise as to whether the press should be notified of this hearing and whether a written …

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## [Case (Capacity in various areas). Calderdale MBC v LS \[2025\] EWCOP 10 (T3)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-capacity-in-various-areas-calderdale-mbc-v-ls-2025-ewcop-10-t3/3458)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [14 March 2025 22:20 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-capacity-in-various-areas-calderdale-mbc-v-ls-2025-ewcop-10-t3/3458 "2025-03-14T22:20:00Z")

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— Detailed judgment about capacity in relation to litigation, residence, care, contact, internet and social media, and sex. Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Calderdale\_MBC\_v\_LS\_(2025)\_EWCOP\_…

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## [Case (Complaint about MHA assessment not upheld). Medway Council (24 010 714) \[2025\] MHLO 6 (LGSCO)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-complaint-about-mha-assessment-not-upheld-medway-council-24-010-714-2025-mhlo-6-lgsco/3450)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [12 March 2025 19:42 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-complaint-about-mha-assessment-not-upheld-medway-council-24-010-714-2025-mhlo-6-lgsco/3450 "2025-03-12T19:42:00Z")

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— LGSCO Summary: "We will not investigate Miss X’s complaint about the decision to detain her under the Mental Health Act, or about how staff entered her home and transported her to hospital. This is because it would hav…

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## [Case (Section 117 complaint not upheld). Devon County Council (24 005 923) \[2025\] MHLO 5 (LGSCO)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-section-117-complaint-not-upheld-devon-county-council-24-005-923-2025-mhlo-5-lgsco/3449)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [12 March 2025 19:34 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-section-117-complaint-not-upheld-devon-county-council-24-005-923-2025-mhlo-5-lgsco/3449 "2025-03-12T19:34:00Z")

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— LGSCO's summary: "We found no fault on the part of a Council, Trust and Integrated Care Board in terms of their handling of Miss X’s section 117 aftercare." Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.u…

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## [Event. MHLA: Conducting face-to-face hearings and basic case law for tribunals (Leeds, 9 September 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-conducting-face-to-face-hearings-and-basic-case-law-for-tribunals-leeds-9-september-2025/3448)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [12 March 2025 14:36 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-conducting-face-to-face-hearings-and-basic-case-law-for-tribunals-leeds-9-september-2025/3448 "2025-03-12T14:36:00Z")

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— The MHLA is pleased to present a one-day course on conducting face-to-face tribunal hearings, with a reminder and refresher of the case law basics for conducting Part II work. The course aims to refresh your skill set …

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## [Event. MHLA: Foundation course (London, 7 October 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-foundation-course-london-7-october-2025/3441)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [12 March 2025 14:31 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-foundation-course-london-7-october-2025/3441 "2025-03-12T14:31:00Z")

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— This course is aimed at new practitioners and those intending to attend the Panel course in the near future. Attendance at the Foundation course is strongly recommended in order to achieve a sound understanding of the …

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## [Event. MHLA: Conducting face-to-face hearings and basic case law for tribunals (London, 28 April 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-conducting-face-to-face-hearings-and-basic-case-law-for-tribunals-london-28-april-2025/3443)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [12 March 2025 14:43 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-conducting-face-to-face-hearings-and-basic-case-law-for-tribunals-london-28-april-2025/3443 "2025-03-12T14:43:00Z")

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— The MHLA is pleased to present a one-day course on conducting face-to-face tribunal hearings, with a reminder and refresher of the case law basics for conducting Part II work. The course aims to refresh your skill set …

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## [Event. MHLA: Refresher and Re-accreditation course (online, 12 May 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-refresher-and-re-accreditation-course-online-12-may-2025/3444)

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**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\
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**Last updated:** [12 March 2025 14:42 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-refresher-and-re-accreditation-course-online-12-may-2025/3444 "2025-03-12T14:42:00Z")

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— This course will be suitable for those seeking re-accreditation, by reviewing the legal and procedural developments of the last three years and providing a forum for discussing these along with the re-accreditation pro…

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## [Event. MHLA: Foundation course (Leeds, 22 May 2025)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/event-mhla-foundation-course-leeds-22-may-2025/3445)

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— This course is aimed at new practitioners and those intending to attend the Panel course in the near future. Attendance at the Foundation course is strongly recommended in order to achieve a sound understanding of the …

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