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See [[April 2014 update]] for a thematic summary of these changes.

*29/04/14 (5): '''LPA case.''' {{pagesummary|Re Davies (2012) MHLO 184 (LPA)}}

*29/04/14 (4): '''LPA case.''' {{pagesummary|Re Buckley (2013) MHLO 144 (LPA)}}

*29/04/14 (3): '''LPA case.''' {{pagesummary|Re Rider (2013) MHLO 143 (LPA)}}

*29/04/14 (2): '''LPA case.''' {{pagesummary|Re Barac (2013) MHLO 142 (LPA)}}

*29/04/14 (1): '''LPA case.''' {{pagesummary|Re Bishop (2013) MHLO 141 (LPA)}}

*27/04/14 (4): '''Gift application case.''' {{pagesummary|Julia Lomas v AK (gift application) (2014) EWHC B11 (COP), (2014) MHLO 21}}

*27/04/14 (3): '''Advance decision case.''' {{pagesummary|Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust v RC (2014) EWHC 1136 (COP), (2014) MHLO 20}}

*27/04/14 (2): '''Law Society, 'Practice note: Financial abuse' (13/6/13).''' This practice note contains information under the following headings: (1) Introduction; (2) SRA principles; (3) Financial abuse: (a) what is financial abuse? (b) forms of financial abuse; (4) Identification of adults vulnerable to abuse and precaution to be taken: (a) groups at particular risk; (b) what to be alert for - known indicators for abusive activity; (c) identification and the assessment of capacity; (5) Taking action to prevent abuse: (a) powers of attorney; (b) gifts; (c) wills; (d) estate administration; (e) mis-selling; (f) language and cultural barriers; (6) Addressing suspected abuse - what steps to take: (a) confidentiality; (b) Office of the Public Guardian; (c) litigation; (d) deputyship; (e) appointeeship; (f) the role of the local authority; (g) abuse and neglect by legal professionals; (h) criminal offences; (7) Further information: (a) Law Society; (b) Solicitors Regulation Authority; (c) guidance; (d) useful contacts; (e) other resources; (f) acknowledgements. See [[Law Society]]

*27/04/14 (1): '''Capacity case.''' {{pagesummary|Wandsworth CCG v IA (2014) EWHC 990 (COP), (2014) MHLO 19}}

*25/04/14 (1): '''Healthcare Inspectorate Wales, 'Monitoring the use of the Mental Health Act in 2011-2013' (22/4/14).''' Also: HIW, 'Healthcare Inspectorate Wales publishes its third report for monitoring the use of the Mental Health Act' (website news item, 22/4/14); HIW, 'Monitoring the use of the Mental Health Act: HIW produces third report' (press release, 22/4/14). See [[Healthcare Inspectorate Wales]]

*17/04/14 (1): '''Conference.''' The York Chronic Disorders of Consciousness Research Centre and Court of Protection Practitioners' Association are jointly holding a conference on Friday '''9/5/14''' at the University of York entitled 'Withholding and Withdrawing Treatment from Patients in a Vegetative or Minimally Conscious State'. Price: Free to COPPA members and staff and University of York students; £30 to others. CPD: SRA and BSB accreditation sought. See [[Media:COPPA withholding treatment conference 9May14.pdf|flyer]] for further details and booking information. See [[Events]]

*15/04/14 (1): '''Taking Stock conference.''' The 2013 Annual 'Taking Stock' Conference (The Mental Health and Mental Capacity Acts in Practice) will take place at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester on Friday '''17/10/13''' from 9.30am to 4.00pm. The speakers are: Neil Allen (Thoughts on the New Code); Yogi Amin (Benevolence - How does this fit in to the Test for Liberty?); Phil Fennell (The Myth of Consent in Psychiatry); Camilla Parker (The Mental Health Care of Children and Young People - A minor concern?); Alison Yung (Early Intervention in Psychosis - Evidence and Evidence Gaps); plus a key-note speaker to be confirmed. CPD: SRA accreditation sought. Price: £125; £100 for bookings confirmed before 27/6/14; concessions for voluntary sector organisations. See [[Media:Taking Stock conference flyer 17Oct14.pdf|flyer]] for further information about the programme and speakers, and for booking information. See [[Events]]

*10/04/14 (2): '''Care Quality Commission, 'Briefing for providers on the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards' (4/4/14).''' See [[CQC]]

*10/04/14 (1): '''Alex Ruck Keene and Catherine Dobson, 'Deprivation of liberty in the hospital setting' (39 Essex Street, 10/4/14).''' See [[39 Essex Street Mental Capacity Law Newsletter]]

*07/04/14 (3): '''Tristan Donovan, 'Court of Protection adds weight to social worker evidence in mental capacity assessments' (Community Care, 4/4/14).''' This article relates to the 7/11/13 version of form COP3. See [[Court of Protection forms]]

*07/04/14 (2): '''Community care case.''' {{pagesummary|R (LH) v Shropshire Council (2014) EWCA Civ 404, (2014) MHLO 18}}

*07/04/14 (1): '''Mind, 'The effects of changes to Legal Aid' (April 2014).''' (1) Mind has posted a survey on its website to find out how legal aid cuts introduced by the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 are affecting people with mental health problems. It will also be used to respond to the call for evidence for the Justice Committee. The survey can be completed by those with experience of mental health problems, whether themselves or as a friend, advocate, family member or carer. (2) Additionally, Mind would like to hear from lawyers and those providing advice or support or services to people with mental health conditions in relation to how those advised and represented have been affected (ideally with case studies). Responses to Andy Kempster (a.kempster@mind.org.uk) by 23/4/14. See [[Mind (Charity)]]

*06/04/14 (1): '''CPD.''' Questionnaires for February and March 2014 have been uploaded. Obtain 12 CPD points online for £60: see [[CPD scheme]] for details.

*02/04/14 (1): The Mental Health Lawyers Association have organised a further two-day panel course in '''London''' on Monday '''12/5/14''' and Tuesday '''13/5/14''' (the April course in London having sold out, and the Law Society having announced that 13/6/14 is the latest date for an application to the panel to be guaranteed to be decided by 1/8/14). The course will also be held in '''Newcastle''' on Tuesday '''22/4/14''' and Wednesday '''23/4/14'''. Price: £300 (members); £390 (non-members); £250 (for third and subsequent members in a group). CPD: 12 SRA-accredited hours. See [http://www.mhla.co.uk/meetings-and-courses/accreditation-scheme-courses-in-2014/ MHLA website] for further details. See [[Events]]

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