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When two legal teams turn up in court to represent P: Disputed capacity to conduct proceedings

By Celia Kitzinger, 18 March 2024 “The first thing I need to decide,” says the judge, “is who is acting for Mrs P”.   It turns out there’s a difficulty.  Two legal team have turned up in court, both purporting to represent the protected party. Mrs P (who has a – disputed – dementia diagnosis) considers that sheContinue reading “When two legal teams turn up in court to represent P: Disputed capacity to conduct proceedings”

“An onlooker at someone else’s social event”: A mother’s experience of the court

I don’t understand what was decided at the hearing.  I did not get anything like a bit of paper saying “This is what was decided at your court hearing”.  I don’t understand why there is another hearing planned for next year.  Throughout these months  between now and the next hearing my belief is that Lillian is not being given the care that she needs and is not being protected. I just want my daughter to come home.

Applying to be a deputy in place of the court-appointed deputy

“…it was reassuring to witness a judge who acted with empathy for the family’s concerns whilst ensuring that P remained the primary focus. Judge Hilder skilfully found solutions to empower both P and her family throughout the process by suggesting ways to involve them as much as possible.”