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When you consider preparing a Property and Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney (‘LPA’), you may also wish to consider preparing a Health and Welfare Power of Attorney. This type of Power of Attorney was not…
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It is common, following a brain injury, for a case manager to be instructed as part of the claims process. Working together with the legal team and other health and social care professionals, case managers…
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The withdrawal of clinically assisted nutrition and hydration (CANH) or medical treatment is often an unsurprisingly highly emotive and contested issue. Any situation which involves providing, withdrawing or withholding CANH or medical treatment can have…
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Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection Deputyships can both be undertaken online, so why use a lawyer? We can all understand the temptation to cut corners and save some money where possible but…
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Unless you have been involved in an accident and sustained a serious injury, or know someone who has, you probably would not have come across a Case Manager or understand their role in the claims…
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For some patients living with the consequences of suffering a brain injury, accessing a non-means tested package of care, support and accommodation arranged and funded solely by the NHS (NHS Continuing Healthcare) can be difficult….
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Its common following a severe brain injury for the injured party to lack the mental capacity to make certain decisions on their own, and so the Court of Protection and Deputies become involved to assist…
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For most people (and their families), suffering a brain injury which results in long term changes and/or limitations takes a long time to come to terms with, understand and adapt to. For an individual struggling…
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It is difficult to predict the future, what health concerns you may develop, and the medical treatments you may require. If you were no longer able to make your own decisions, are there any medical…
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Can good truly emerge from disaster? In the case of five, brave determined women, each facing their own personal disaster, the answer is definitely YES. Judy, Anne, Sue, Lynne and Lois met each other at…
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