The published judgment is the formal public version of what happened to Zoe and her daughter, as told from the perspective of a Court of Protection judge in July 2024. This is Zoe’s story (and mine, as I experienced the court proceedings alongside her).
Category Archives: transition to adult services
Who cares for P? “Pragmatic harmony” finally breaks out in court
By Hartej Singh Saund-Matharu, 19 September 2023 In my first observation of a Court of Protection (CoP) hearing – and first blog – I will take you through who I am and my interest in the Court of Protection, the background of the case my experience of the hearing, and my analysis/reflections of the outcomeContinue reading “Who cares for P? “Pragmatic harmony” finally breaks out in court”
Man on children’s ward due to no suitable placement
By Ahmed Hussain, 19 September 2023 This case concerns a young man who has recently turned 18. He is currently present on a paediatric ward despite having been ready for discharge back in August (about three weeks ago). This situation has arisen due to the lack of suitable placement options. Furthermore, he cannot live withContinue reading “Man on children’s ward due to no suitable placement”
Moving towards transition from children’s to adult services
By Claire Martin, 14 September 2023 John (not his real name) is 17 and will be 18 in three months’ time. He used to live with his adoptive mother but (since 2021) has been living in a Gateshead Local Authority placement where he is supervised 2:1 by carers. I didn’t find out anything about John’sContinue reading “Moving towards transition from children’s to adult services”
Promoting Open Justice in the Court of Protection 