AvMA’s Court of Protection conference returns to Leeds on 9 November 2023. Since its inception in 2007, the Court of Protection has made crucial decisions to try to protect the well-being of vulnerable individuals. In a rapidly-evolving legal environment, AvMA’s fourth Court of Protection conference will examine the current state of litigation and the challenges and responsibilities facing those who work in this important area.
Programme
09.15 Registration and refreshments
10.00 Chair’s Opening Remarks
Anna Datta, Barrister, Parklane Plowden
10.05 Case Law Update & Case Practicalities
Fiona Paterson KC, Barrister, 39 Essex Chambers
11.05 Special Educational Needs, Health & Social Care Entitlements
James Pantling-Skeet, Associate – Legal Executive, Boyes Turner
11.45 Refreshments
12.05 Keynote Address
HHJ Carolyn Hilder, Senior Judge of the Court of Protection
12.45 Retraining Client’s Pain
Andrew Laird, Pain Specialist Physiotherapist & Dr Romy Sherlock, Pain Specialist Psychologist, Retraining Pain Ltd
13.25 Lunch
14.25 Fluctuating Capacity
Tom Barclay-Semple, Barrister, Parklane Plowden
15.05 Costs in the Court of Protection – Navigating the Pitfalls
Adrian Hawley, Head of Court of Protection, Partners in Costs
15.45 Refreshments
16.00 Financial Fraud and Protecting the Vulnerable
Helen Lord, CEO, Vulnerability Registration Service
16.40 Chair’s Closing Remarks & End of Conference
*Please note Costs Master Jennifer James can now longer speak at the Conference.
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November 9, 2023
9:00 am - 5:00 pm