# Case (Residence and care). Re HC \[2024\] EWCOP 24

**URL:** <https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-residence-and-care-re-hc-2024-ewcop-24/2796>\
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**Created:** [7 October 2024 13:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-residence-and-care-re-hc-2024-ewcop-24/2796 "2024-10-07T13:56:00Z")\
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**Post date:** [7 October 2024 13:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-residence-and-care-re-hc-2024-ewcop-24/2796/1 "2024-10-07T13:56:00Z")

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— The local authority and ICB responsible for meeting HC's care needs under s117 MHA 1983 jointly sought declarations that she lacked capacity to decide where she should live and receive care, and that it was in her best interests to move to a new placement immediately, using physical restraint if necessary.

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Full details available at: [https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Re\_HC\_(2024)\_EWCOP\_24?id=071024-1356](https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Re_HC_(2024)_EWCOP_24?id=071024-1356)