The law sets out specific processes for how decisions about healthcare and living arrangements should be made on behalf of people who lack the mental capacity to make these decisions themselves. We can act on behalf of these people and ensure that their care and welfare needs are provided for.
If you are involved with a mental capacity dispute, whether it has reached the Court of Protection or not, we can help.
Our experienced team of mental capacity solicitors are national leaders in mental capacity disputes.
If a person doesn’t have the mental capacity to look after themselves, their finances, or their legal affairs, the Court of Protection may step in to act in their best interests.
To have mental capacity means to:
If a person can’t do this, you might act as their deputy, attorney, or advocate. We can help you with the application process, or act as a deputy for them ourselves.
If you disagree with someone's care or welfare decision, you can appeal to the Court of Protection.
The Court of Protection can help settle disputes about whether a person has the mental capacity to make important decisions or not.
It can also make decisions about:
If you’re facing a disagreement about a loved one’s care, welfare, or capacity, you don’t have to handle it alone. Speak to our specialists to understand your rights, the options available, and how we can support you through the process.
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