# Updates **URL:** https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=21 [Latest](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/tags.md) **Page:** 22 --- ## [Mental health Legal Aid form. Legal Aid Agency, 'Form CW 1&2 MH' (original v18, August 2023)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-health-legal-aid-form-legal-aid-agency-form-cw-1-2-mh-original-v18-august-2023/1831)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 September 2023 21:04 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-health-legal-aid-form-legal-aid-agency-form-cw-1-2-mh-original-v18-august-2023/1831 "2023-09-04T21:04:16Z")
— For use from 3/8/23. LAA update notes: "Published new version of the CW1&2 MH form for phase 1 of the Means Test Review". This form was only online from 3/8/23 to 13/8/23 inclusive. Superseded by: Legal Aid Agency, 'Fo… --- ## [News story about Legal Aid forms. Legal Aid Agency, 'Civil news: immigration and mental health work forms updated' (1/9/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/news-story-about-legal-aid-forms-legal-aid-agency-civil-news-immigration-and-mental-health-work-forms-updated-1-9-23/1830)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2023 23:09 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/news-story-about-legal-aid-forms-legal-aid-agency-civil-news-immigration-and-mental-health-work-forms-updated-1-9-23/1830 "2023-09-03T23:09:59Z")
— The LAA published three PDFs of Form CW1&2MH recently: (1) 3/8/13 to 13/8/23 inclusive (the original v18); (2) 14/8/23 to 31/8/21 inclusive (v19 but still saying v18 on the form); (3) 1/9/23 onwards (v19). In relation … --- ## [Escape case guidance. Legal Aid Agency, 'Escape Case Electronic Handbook' (v2.3, 1/8/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/escape-case-guidance-legal-aid-agency-escape-case-electronic-handbook-v2-3-1-8-23/1829)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2023 22:59 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/escape-case-guidance-legal-aid-agency-escape-case-electronic-handbook-v2-3-1-8-23/1829 "2023-09-03T22:59:59Z")
— Changes from previous version are listed in Appendix 12 as being: Added highlight boxes for regulations and guidance; 5.1 Simplified admin cost guidance; 5.5 Added reference to appointment as well as hearing; 5.15 Upda… --- ## [Open justice consultation. Ministry of Justice, 'Open Justice: the way forward' (consultation from 11/5/23 to 7/9/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/open-justice-consultation-ministry-of-justice-open-justice-the-way-forward-consultation-from-11-5-23-to-7-9-23/1810)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2023 21:27 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/open-justice-consultation-ministry-of-justice-open-justice-the-way-forward-consultation-from-11-5-23-to-7-9-23/1810 "2023-08-24T21:27:52Z")
— "We want to hear from all interested parties, including the judiciary, legal professionals, the media, businesses, academics, law and technology experts and our court and tribunal users on how you think the government … --- ## [Case (Capacity - contact - inherent jurisdiction). NK v RK \[2023\] EWCOP 37](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-capacity-contact-inherent-jurisdiction-nk-v-rk-2023-ewcop-37/1809)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2023 21:13 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-capacity-contact-inherent-jurisdiction-nk-v-rk-2023-ewcop-37/1809 "2023-08-24T21:13:00Z")
— The family sought declarations: that R lacked capacity to make decisions about contact; that R was susceptible to undue influence, and measures needed to be put into place to protect her from this; that R lacked capaci… --- ## [Case (Appropriate medical treatment). SF v Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust \[2023\] UKUT 205 (AAC)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-appropriate-medical-treatment-sf-v-avon-and-wiltshire-mental-health-partnership-nhs-trust-2023-ukut-205-aac/1807)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2023 00:39 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-appropriate-medical-treatment-sf-v-avon-and-wiltshire-mental-health-partnership-nhs-trust-2023-ukut-205-aac/1807 "2023-08-24T00:39:44Z")
— The First-tier Tribunal erred in law in deciding that "appropriate medical treatment" was available because its decision was based on two misunderstandings: (a) that interventions which had the purpose merely of contai… --- ## [Mental health Legal Aid form. Legal Aid Agency, 'Form CW 1&2 MH' (v18, August 2023)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-health-legal-aid-form-legal-aid-agency-form-cw-1-2-mh-v18-august-2023/1806)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 August 2023 23:49 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-health-legal-aid-form-legal-aid-agency-form-cw-1-2-mh-v18-august-2023/1806 "2023-08-23T23:49:32Z")
— For use from 3/8/23. LAA update notes: "Published new version of the CW1&2 MH form for phase 1 of the Means Test Review". This form was only online from 3/8/23 to 13/8/23 inclusive. On 14/8/23 a new version was publish… --- ## [Restricted patient discharge guidance. Mental Health Casework Section, 'Guidance: Section 42 Discharge' (March 2022)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/restricted-patient-discharge-guidance-mental-health-casework-section-guidance-section-42-discharge-march-2022/1805)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 August 2023 22:20 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/restricted-patient-discharge-guidance-mental-health-casework-section-guidance-section-42-discharge-march-2022/1805 "2023-08-23T22:20:24Z")
— "This guidance sets out the SoS’s approach to applications for discharge under section 42(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA)." Very detailed guidance is given on when conditional and absolute discharge will be gran… --- ## [Form for requesting MOJ discharge. Ministry of Justice, 'Discharge Application for Restricted Patients' (v2.1, 24/2/22)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/form-for-requesting-moj-discharge-ministry-of-justice-discharge-application-for-restricted-patients-v2-1-24-2-22/1804)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 August 2023 21:45 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/form-for-requesting-moj-discharge-ministry-of-justice-discharge-application-for-restricted-patients-v2-1-24-2-22/1804 "2023-08-23T21:45:35Z")
— "Please use this form for all forms of discharge (absolute, conditional or lifting the s41 Restriction Order). This form is primarily designed for use by patients’ Responsible Clinicians but can be used by patients the… --- ## [July 2023 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/july-2023-update/1789)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 August 2023 23:26 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/july-2023-update/1789 "2023-08-14T23:26:23Z")
Website Magic Book. The Magic Book is a database of contact details. The main idea is to add the hospitals and other places you visit (not just your own place of work). To create/edit contacts, there is no need to log … --- ## [Case (Ordinary residence and s117). R (Worcestershire County Council) v SSHSC \[2023\] UKSC 31](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-ordinary-residence-and-s117-r-worcestershire-county-council-v-sshsc-2023-uksc-31/1788)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 August 2023 23:11 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-ordinary-residence-and-s117-r-worcestershire-county-council-v-sshsc-2023-uksc-31/1788 "2023-08-14T23:11:08Z")
— JG was detained under s3 in Worcestershire (Area 1), discharged to residential care in Swindon (Area 2), detained again under s3 in Swindon and discharged again. The Supreme Court held that: (1) a duty under section 11… --- ## [Case (HSE prosecution). Parkcare Homes (No.2) Ltd and Priory Central Services Ltd \[2023\] MHLO 2 (HSE)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-hse-prosecution-parkcare-homes-no-2-ltd-and-priory-central-services-ltd-2023-mhlo-2-hse/1787)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 August 2023 22:05 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-hse-prosecution-parkcare-homes-no-2-ltd-and-priory-central-services-ltd-2023-mhlo-2-hse/1787 "2023-08-14T22:05:58Z")
— These two companies within the Priory Group pleaded guilty to offences under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 after failing to manage risks to care staff and patients from violence and aggression at the Prio… --- ## [Case (Section 136 detention and section 139 leave). KU v Commissioner of the City of London Police \[2023\] EWHC 1853 (KB)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-section-136-detention-and-section-139-leave-ku-v-commissioner-of-the-city-of-london-police-2023-ewhc-1853-kb/1777)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 August 2023 16:21 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-section-136-detention-and-section-139-leave-ku-v-commissioner-of-the-city-of-london-police-2023-ewhc-1853-kb/1777 "2023-08-01T16:21:49Z")
— The police entered the claimant's flat, asked him to enter the corridor, and in the corridor detained him under s136. The claimant sought damages for false imprisonment, arguing that the s136 power had been unlawfully … --- ## [June 2023 update](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/june-2023-update/1761)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 July 2023 15:08 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/june-2023-update/1761 "2023-07-25T15:08:58Z")
Website Magic Book. The Magic Book is a database of contact details. The main idea is to add the hospitals and other places you visit (not just your own place of work). To create/edit contacts, there is no need to log … --- ## [Job advert. Stephensons Solicitors, Wigan - COP Solicitor (listed until 20/10/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-stephensons-solicitors-wigan-cop-solicitor-listed-until-20-10-23/1749)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 July 2023 22:06 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/job-advert-stephensons-solicitors-wigan-cop-solicitor-listed-until-20-10-23/1749 "2023-07-23T22:06:02Z")
See Jobs Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Stephensons\_Solicitors,\_Wigan\_-\_COP\_Solicitor\_(listed\_until\_20/10/23)?id=230723-2157 --- ## [Paper reference hearings for hospital-based patients. TPC, 'Consultation on possible amendments to the HESC Rules 2008 regarding proposed changes to the way that the FTT decides cases referred to the Tribunal pursuant to s68 MHA 1983' (consultation from 18/7/23 to 29/8/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/paper-reference-hearings-for-hospital-based-patients-tpc-consultation-on-possible-amendments-to-the-hesc-rules-2008-regarding-proposed-changes-to-the-way-that-the-ftt-decides-cases-referred-to-the-tribunal-pursuant-to-s68-mha-1983-consultation-from-18-7-2/1748)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 July 2023 00:07 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/paper-reference-hearings-for-hospital-based-patients-tpc-consultation-on-possible-amendments-to-the-hesc-rules-2008-regarding-proposed-changes-to-the-way-that-the-ftt-decides-cases-referred-to-the-tribunal-pursuant-to-s68-mha-1983-consultation-from-18-7-2/1748 "2023-07-23T00:07:17Z")
— (1) The tribunal wants its rule 35 power to determine reference cases on the papers (where an adult patient does not wish to attend or be represented) to be extended from community patients to hospital-based patients. … --- ## [Tribunal contact details. Mental Health Tribunal, 'Email addresses for MHT' (20/8/21)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/tribunal-contact-details-mental-health-tribunal-email-addresses-for-mht-20-8-21/1737)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 July 2023 13:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/tribunal-contact-details-mental-health-tribunal-email-addresses-for-mht-20-8-21/1737 "2023-07-19T13:12:18Z")
— The document was last updated in 2021 but the tribunal secretariat confirmed that it is pretty much up to date in July 2023. Add "cjsm.net" for secure email, e.g. mhtapplications@justice.gov.uk becomes mhtapplications@… --- ## [Case (Pre-inquest costs). Briley v Leicester Partnership NHS Trust \[2023\] EWHC 1470 (SCCO)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-pre-inquest-costs-briley-v-leicester-partnership-nhs-trust-2023-ewhc-1470-scco/1728)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 July 2023 21:17 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-pre-inquest-costs-briley-v-leicester-partnership-nhs-trust-2023-ewhc-1470-scco/1728 "2023-07-15T21:17:06Z")
— Legal Aid for an inquest ran alongside CFAs for civil litigation. Pre-inquest work would have been recoverable under Legal Aid but was instead claimed from the defendant at market rates when the litigation concluded su… --- ## [Case (Transparency in committal proceedings). Esper v NHS North West London ICB \[2023\] EWCOP 29](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-transparency-in-committal-proceedings-esper-v-nhs-north-west-london-icb-2023-ewcop-29/1727)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 July 2023 20:42 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-transparency-in-committal-proceedings-esper-v-nhs-north-west-london-icb-2023-ewcop-29/1727 "2023-07-15T20:42:05Z")
— This was an appeal from a COP district judge's judge's decision in committal proceedings to (a) publish a judgment naming Dr Esper as a contemnor; and (b) permit the publication of Dr Esper's name, while restricting th… --- ## [Case (Habitual residence). Aberdeenshire Council v SF \[2023\] EWCOP 28](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-habitual-residence-aberdeenshire-council-v-sf-2023-ewcop-28/1725)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2023 22:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-habitual-residence-aberdeenshire-council-v-sf-2023-ewcop-28/1725 "2023-07-14T22:12:46Z")
— A Scottish patient was transferred to an English psychiatric hospital in 2015, was fit for discharge in 2017, and was eventually discharged in 2022 to a placement in England because nothing could be found in Scotland. … --- ## [Case (Deputyship and employment dispute). Brassington v Knights Professional Services Ltd \[2023\] EWHC 1568 (Ch)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-deputyship-and-employment-dispute-brassington-v-knights-professional-services-ltd-2023-ewhc-1568-ch/1724)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2023 22:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-deputyship-and-employment-dispute-brassington-v-knights-professional-services-ltd-2023-ewhc-1568-ch/1724 "2023-07-14T22:12:46Z")
— The claimant solicitor had been a salaried partner at the defendant law firm. When she resigned, the firm for the first time sought payment of £211,632.76 so-called "work in progress" which had accumulated over six yea… --- ## [Case (MCA treatment for MHA patient). Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust v HJ \[2023\] EWFC 92](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-mca-treatment-for-mha-patient-norfolk-and-suffolk-nhs-foundation-trust-v-hj-2023-ewfc-92/1723)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2023 22:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-mca-treatment-for-mha-patient-norfolk-and-suffolk-nhs-foundation-trust-v-hj-2023-ewfc-92/1723 "2023-07-14T22:12:46Z")
— HJ was detained under MHA 1983 s3 but treatment under restraint for her constipation could not be provided under MHA 1983 s63. The trust asked the court to authorise deprivation of liberty; the judge in email correspon… --- ## [Parole Board and capacity. Parole Board, 'Mental Capacity Assessments and Litigation Friends: Member Guidance' (v1.0, October 2021)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/parole-board-and-capacity-parole-board-mental-capacity-assessments-and-litigation-friends-member-guidance-v1-0-october-2021/1722)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2023 22:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/parole-board-and-capacity-parole-board-mental-capacity-assessments-and-litigation-friends-member-guidance-v1-0-october-2021/1722 "2023-07-14T22:12:45Z")
— "The Parole Board has published guidance for its members on factors to take into consideration when reviewing cases where mental capacity is a consideration." Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co… --- ## [Mental capacity law newsletter. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 133, July 2023)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-133-july-2023/1721)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2023 22:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-law-newsletter-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-report-issue-133-july-2023/1721 "2023-07-14T22:12:45Z")
— "Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: an Anglo-Welsh LPS update and cases covering contingency planning, executive capacity, decision-specificity and restraining … --- ## [New forms. Legal Aid Agency, 'Civil news: changes to civil legal aid forms' (3/7/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/new-forms-legal-aid-agency-civil-news-changes-to-civil-legal-aid-forms-3-7-23/1720)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2023 22:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/new-forms-legal-aid-agency-civil-news-changes-to-civil-legal-aid-forms-3-7-23/1720 "2023-07-14T22:12:44Z")
— New forms will come into force on 3/8/23 and will appear on the Gov.uk website on the same day. Previous versions will be accepted up to 3/9/23. The following forms will be changed: CW1, CW1&2 MH, CW2 (IMM), CW5, CIVAP… --- ## [Mental capacity case reports. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Case Reports' (issue 1, April 2023)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-case-reports-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-case-reports-issue-1-april-2023/1719)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2023 22:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-case-reports-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-case-reports-issue-1-april-2023/1719 "2023-07-14T22:12:43Z")
— This series of law reports will cover cases which contain an authorative interpretation of the MCA or address a point of practice or procedure of wider significance. The cases in this issue are: (1) North Bristol NHS T… --- ## [Mental capacity case reports. 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Case Reports' (issue 2, July 2023)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-case-reports-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-case-reports-issue-2-july-2023/1718)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2023 22:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/mental-capacity-case-reports-39-essex-chambers-mental-capacity-case-reports-issue-2-july-2023/1718 "2023-07-14T22:12:43Z")
— The cases in this issue are: (1) EG v AP \[2023\] EWCOP 15Not on Bailii!, \[2023\] 39ECMCR 3; (2) Re Public Guardian’s Severance Applications \[2023\] EWCOP 24Not on Bailii!, \[2023\] 39ECMCR 4; (3) Baker v Hewston \[2023\] EWHC… --- ## [Financial abuse. Law Society, 'Guide: Financial abuse' (13/6/23)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/financial-abuse-law-society-guide-financial-abuse-13-6-23/1717)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2023 22:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/financial-abuse-law-society-guide-financial-abuse-13-6-23/1717 "2023-07-14T22:12:43Z")
— "This guidance is aimed at all solicitors who advise clients who are or may be at risk of financial abuse, in particular those conducting private client work involving estate and financial planning, property transactio… --- ## [Vulnerable clients. Law Society, 'Guide: Meeting the needs of vulnerable clients' (29/11/22)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/vulnerable-clients-law-society-guide-meeting-the-needs-of-vulnerable-clients-29-11-22/1716)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2023 22:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/vulnerable-clients-law-society-guide-meeting-the-needs-of-vulnerable-clients-29-11-22/1716 "2023-07-14T22:12:42Z")
— "This guide will help you identify and meet the needs of clients who may have difficulty using legal services, or who may be at risk of acting against their own best interests." Full details available at: https://www… --- ## [ALRs in COP. Law Society, 'Practice note: Accredited legal representatives in the Court of Protection' (5/12/19)](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/alrs-in-cop-law-society-practice-note-accredited-legal-representatives-in-the-court-of-protection-5-12-19/1715)
**Author:** [@MHLO](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/MHLO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2023 22:12 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/alrs-in-cop-law-society-practice-note-accredited-legal-representatives-in-the-court-of-protection-5-12-19/1715 "2023-07-14T22:12:42Z")
— "This practice note includes detailed advice on: the role of an accredited legal representative; communicating with and taking instructions from your client; representing P and ensuring P’s effective participation; you… [Previous page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=20) [Next page](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/c/updates/18.md?page=22)