From the Justice (HMCTS) website we now need to use the COP44A form for Remission/Exemption from Court of Protection fees. http://hmctsformfinder.justice.gov.uk/HMCTS/GetLeaflet.do?court_leaflets_id=4600 The form actually says…
Author: WDL
OPG Safeguarding Policy – Updated
Link to OPG Safeguarding Policy updated Dec 15. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/safeguarding-policy-protecting-vulnerable-adults
Court of Protection to test increased access for public and media
Court of Protection to test increased access for public and media http://Court of Protection to test increased access for public and media
Judge Lush revokes LPA and then appoints attorney as Deputy so more Safeguards in place.
Judge Lush revokes LPA and then appointe attorney as Deputy so more Safeguards in place. Judgement: http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCOP/2015/70.html
Gifts – Updated OPG Practice Note
Updated OPG Practice Note on Gifts. https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/457921/PGnote_2012_02_gifts.pdf
DWP Appropriate Appointee
DWP Appropriate Appointee
NEW COP FORMS – IMPORTANT
The Court of Protection have asked that everyone use the New COP forms as soon as possible and have said that they will be Mandatory…
New DWP Postal Addresses
Cap on Care Costs delayed until 2020
In response to concerns expressed by the Local Government Association and many other stakeholders about the timetable for implementing the cap on care costs in…
AGM Feedback
Hi all – please ignore this if you were unable to attend the APAD AGM in Birmingham on 14 May 2015, but I would…




