Lorraine Currie
@lorrainecurrie.bsky.social
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SCIE sounds the alarm on MCA reform
The Social Care Institute for Excellence is not normally an alarmist body, which makes its recent (26 August 2025) statement on MCA reform all the more striking. I reproduce the material sections below: Failure to act on long-delayed reforms to the Mental…
The Social Care Institute for Excellence is not normally an alarmist body, which makes its recent (26 August 2025) statement on MCA reform all the more striking. I reproduce the material sections below: Failure to act on long-delayed reforms to the Mental…
SCIE sounds the alarm on MCA reform
The Social Care Institute for Excellence is not normally an alarmist body, which makes its recent (26 August 2025) statement on MCA reform all the more striking. I reproduce the material sections below: Failure to act on long-delayed reforms to the Mental Capacity Act is contributing to preventable deaths, unlawful detentions and growing human rights concerns. The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) is the legal foundation for decisions made on behalf of people who cannot decide for themselves, because of dementia, learning disability, brain injury or serious illness.
www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk
August 27, 2025 at 5:11 PM
SCIE sounds the alarm on MCA reform
The Social Care Institute for Excellence is not normally an alarmist body, which makes its recent (26 August 2025) statement on MCA reform all the more striking. I reproduce the material sections below: Failure to act on long-delayed reforms to the Mental…
The Social Care Institute for Excellence is not normally an alarmist body, which makes its recent (26 August 2025) statement on MCA reform all the more striking. I reproduce the material sections below: Failure to act on long-delayed reforms to the Mental…
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When does a Court of Protection order do more harm than good? Anorexia, the Court of Protection, and the ‘impossible burden’
Patricia's Father & Ors v Patricia & Ors EWCOP 30 (T3) is a challenging case at a number of levels, over and above the human tragedy at the centre of it. Procedurally, it…
Patricia's Father & Ors v Patricia & Ors EWCOP 30 (T3) is a challenging case at a number of levels, over and above the human tragedy at the centre of it. Procedurally, it…
When does a Court of Protection order do more harm than good? Anorexia, the Court of Protection, and the ‘impossible burden’
Patricia's Father & Ors v Patricia & Ors EWCOP 30 (T3) is a challenging case at a number of levels, over and above the human tragedy at the centre of it. Procedurally, it highlights the pitfalls of identifying the point at which a decision made by the Court of Protection needs to be revisited because it is harming, rather than helping.
www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk
August 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
When does a Court of Protection order do more harm than good? Anorexia, the Court of Protection, and the ‘impossible burden’
Patricia's Father & Ors v Patricia & Ors EWCOP 30 (T3) is a challenging case at a number of levels, over and above the human tragedy at the centre of it. Procedurally, it…
Patricia's Father & Ors v Patricia & Ors EWCOP 30 (T3) is a challenging case at a number of levels, over and above the human tragedy at the centre of it. Procedurally, it…
Reposted by Lorraine Currie
Reposted by Lorraine Currie
What Do We Do?
⭐️UKABIF’s primary role is to raise awareness of acquired brain injury.⭐️
To find out more or to become a member, please visit our website.
#UKABIF #ABI #AcquiredBrainInjury
⭐️UKABIF’s primary role is to raise awareness of acquired brain injury.⭐️
To find out more or to become a member, please visit our website.
#UKABIF #ABI #AcquiredBrainInjury
May 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
What Do We Do?
⭐️UKABIF’s primary role is to raise awareness of acquired brain injury.⭐️
To find out more or to become a member, please visit our website.
#UKABIF #ABI #AcquiredBrainInjury
⭐️UKABIF’s primary role is to raise awareness of acquired brain injury.⭐️
To find out more or to become a member, please visit our website.
#UKABIF #ABI #AcquiredBrainInjury
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Join us at Anchor Point in recognising Stress Awareness month and the impact of caring responsibilities on families after brain injury: youtube.com/shorts/D6yBj...
Stress Awareness Month #braininjuryawareness
YouTube video by Anchor Point ABI
youtube.com
April 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Join us at Anchor Point in recognising Stress Awareness month and the impact of caring responsibilities on families after brain injury: youtube.com/shorts/D6yBj...
Love this wall at this time of year
April 5, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Love this wall at this time of year
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The next free webinar on 'How to observe a remote Court of Protection hearing' is Monday 7th April. Email us at openjustice@yahoo.com to ask for the link. Hosted by @amandaaphill.bsky.social and @doccmartin.bsky.social
April 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The next free webinar on 'How to observe a remote Court of Protection hearing' is Monday 7th April. Email us at openjustice@yahoo.com to ask for the link. Hosted by @amandaaphill.bsky.social and @doccmartin.bsky.social
Grace Currie amazing new exhibition
March 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Grace Currie amazing new exhibition
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Updated questions on Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill as amended in the Public Bill Committee: www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/terminally-i...
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (as amended) – updated questions
With their customary efficiency, the Parliamentary authorities have printed a new version of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill as amended in the Public Bill Committee stage. This –…
www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk
March 29, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Updated questions on Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill as amended in the Public Bill Committee: www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/terminally-i...
A day in Llandudno, yesterday
March 20, 2025 at 8:26 AM
A day in Llandudno, yesterday
Spring is definitely in the air
March 14, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Spring is definitely in the air
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Latest CQC's report on monitoring the Mental Health Act for the year 2023-2024: www.cqc.org.uk/publications...
“We remain concerned that clinicians may not always be considering where the MHA can be used when the DoLS framework is not appropriate and where the patient is objecting.."
“We remain concerned that clinicians may not always be considering where the MHA can be used when the DoLS framework is not appropriate and where the patient is objecting.."
Monitoring the Mental Health Act in 2023/24 - Care Quality Commission
Monitoring the Mental Health Act is our annual report on the use of the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA).
www.cqc.org.uk
March 14, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Latest CQC's report on monitoring the Mental Health Act for the year 2023-2024: www.cqc.org.uk/publications...
“We remain concerned that clinicians may not always be considering where the MHA can be used when the DoLS framework is not appropriate and where the patient is objecting.."
“We remain concerned that clinicians may not always be considering where the MHA can be used when the DoLS framework is not appropriate and where the patient is objecting.."
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‘Stitch,’ capacity and complexity – a masterclass in capacity determination: www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/stitch-capac...
‘Stitch,’ capacity and complexity – a masterclass in capacity determination
Cobb J is shortly to take his position on the Court of Appeal. The decision in Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council v LS [2025] EWCOP 10 (T3) shows just what an asset he will be to the Court of…
www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk
March 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
‘Stitch,’ capacity and complexity – a masterclass in capacity determination: www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/stitch-capac...
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Book review: The Later Years: The Simple Guide to Organising the Rest of your Life: www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/book-review-...
Book review: The Later Years: The Simple Guide to Organising the Rest of your Life
Book Review: Peter Thornton, The Later Years: The Simple Guide to Organising the Rest of your Life (Bedford Square. 2025, 337pp, paperback, £10.99) The only flaw with this book is its title, as it …
www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk
March 6, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Book review: The Later Years: The Simple Guide to Organising the Rest of your Life: www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/book-review-...
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New blog post - we're contributing to developing policy and practice in relation to transparency and open justice
openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/03/03/r...
openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/03/03/r...
Response to the Transparency and Open Justice Board proposed “key objectives”
By Celia Kitzinger, 3rd March 2025 The Transparency and Open Justice Board recently sought views on the Board’s proposed key objectives. The Board was created in April 2024 by the Lady Ch…
openjusticecourtofprotection.org
March 3, 2025 at 7:29 AM
New blog post - we're contributing to developing policy and practice in relation to transparency and open justice
openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/03/03/r...
openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/03/03/r...
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'Ending coercion in mental health care, 12-13 June 2025, Colchester': this year's Summer School looks great and registration is now open -
Summer School 2025 | Centre For Investigating Contemporary Social Ills
How can we effect change so as to end coercion in mental health settings and transform the social context of distress? Explore this at the two-day 3rd CICSI Summer School, taught by a leading experts…
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March 3, 2025 at 7:41 AM
'Ending coercion in mental health care, 12-13 June 2025, Colchester': this year's Summer School looks great and registration is now open -
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NEW: In collaboration with The Huntington's Disease Association we've published a guide to social work with adults who have Huntington's Disease.
The document contains essential practice guidance and useful resources for social workers.
Download here 🔗 basw.co.uk/policy-and-p...
The document contains essential practice guidance and useful resources for social workers.
Download here 🔗 basw.co.uk/policy-and-p...
February 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
NEW: In collaboration with The Huntington's Disease Association we've published a guide to social work with adults who have Huntington's Disease.
The document contains essential practice guidance and useful resources for social workers.
Download here 🔗 basw.co.uk/policy-and-p...
The document contains essential practice guidance and useful resources for social workers.
Download here 🔗 basw.co.uk/policy-and-p...
Reposted by Lorraine Currie
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill resources page updated - www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/terminally-i...
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill resources
This page contains resources relating to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill introduced as a Private Member’s Bill by Kim Leadbeater MP. The Bill can be found here, as can details o…
www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk
February 8, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill resources page updated - www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/terminally-i...
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39 Essex Chambers February 2025 Mental Capacity Report and Walkthrough: www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/39-essex-cha...
39 Essex Chambers February 2025 Mental Capacity Report and Walkthrough
The February 2025 Mental Capacity Report is now out. Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: myth-busting about DoLS and strong words about ass…
www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk
February 5, 2025 at 8:55 AM
39 Essex Chambers February 2025 Mental Capacity Report and Walkthrough: www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/39-essex-cha...
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Really useful and interesting compilation of experts giving evidence to the Public Bill Committee on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of life) Bill publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbi...
publications.parliament.uk
February 5, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Really useful and interesting compilation of experts giving evidence to the Public Bill Committee on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of life) Bill publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbi...
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A national Peer Network for social workers specialising in homelessness and rough sleeping
Next meeting: Wed 5 Feb
✅Hospital care model cases and the use of the Care Act, safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act.
✅Voices of lived experience of trauma.
www.kcl.ac.uk/research/a-n...
Next meeting: Wed 5 Feb
✅Hospital care model cases and the use of the Care Act, safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act.
✅Voices of lived experience of trauma.
www.kcl.ac.uk/research/a-n...
A national Peer Network for social workers specialising in homelessness and rough sleeping
In association with the HSCWRU Homelessness Research Programme at King's
www.kcl.ac.uk
January 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM
A national Peer Network for social workers specialising in homelessness and rough sleeping
Next meeting: Wed 5 Feb
✅Hospital care model cases and the use of the Care Act, safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act.
✅Voices of lived experience of trauma.
www.kcl.ac.uk/research/a-n...
Next meeting: Wed 5 Feb
✅Hospital care model cases and the use of the Care Act, safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act.
✅Voices of lived experience of trauma.
www.kcl.ac.uk/research/a-n...
Reposted by Lorraine Currie
Busy week in Parliament for health law folk. The Mental Health Bill has the rest of its committee debates in the Lords, and the Assisted Dying Bill is back in the Commons. Absolutely fascinating list of people giving oral evidence in the AD Bill publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbi...
publications.parliament.uk
January 21, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Busy week in Parliament for health law folk. The Mental Health Bill has the rest of its committee debates in the Lords, and the Assisted Dying Bill is back in the Commons. Absolutely fascinating list of people giving oral evidence in the AD Bill publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbi...