Topic: Court of Protection

The Court of Protection is a specialist court in the United Kingdom that deals with decisions for people who lack the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves. It was established under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and has the authority to make decisions on behalf of individuals who are unable to make decisions about

Financial abuse poses a significant safeguarding challenge encountered by social services. This form of abuse can profoundly impact society’s most vulnerable individuals, and the circumstances involved can be highly intricate. In January 2022, the Office of the Public Guardian revised its safeguarding policy, raising awareness about the risks associated with financial abuse. In this discussion,