Course Outline:
The course is designed to enable professionals to identify when it is appropriate to make an application to the Court of Protection and what application is appropriate. The course will also assist professionals to understand the factors the court consider when granting orders or making declarations.
Health and social care professionals are often faced with making decisions that affect people’s fundamental human rights. Decisions are often taken under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 about where a person is to live, who they see, decisions around care and treatment and sometimes it is necessary to consider an application to the Court of Protection.
This aim of this course is to introduce those who are not necessarily familiar with the workings of the Court of Protection, to understand the role and powers of the Court of Protection, the various professionals involved in the Court process, the types of applications that can be made to the Court and the various processes involved.
The course is designed to enable professionals to identify when it is appropriate to make an application to the Court of Protection and what application is appropriate. The course will also assist professionals to understand the factors the court consider when granting orders or making declarations.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Outline the role and workings of the Court of Protection
- Identify the powers of the court and the roles of various professionals involved in the Court process
- Explain the types of applications that can be made to the Court of Protection
- Consider situations when an application to Court must and may be made
Course Details:
- Duration and CPD: 1 day | 6 hours
- In-house course format and fee: Virtual or face-to-face | Call for details
Please call 020 7549 2549 or email info@bondsolon.com to discuss or book an in-house course.