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Local authorities’ knowledge of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) “generally appears to be good”, the Care Quality Commission has reported.
Read more: Councils receive qualified praise over Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
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The team at 39 Essex Street look at the key Court of Protection issues arising from the high-profile 'forced Caesarean section' case.
Read more: The ‘forced C-section’ case – what actually happened
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The Supreme Court has granted an injunction to prevent a disciplinary hearing from taking place. Guy Bredenkamp and Sean Reynolds examine the ruling.
Read more: Disciplinary hearings and injunctions: The Supreme Court's view
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The NHS Litigation Authority (NHSLA) last month issued further guidance encouraging trusts to apologise to patients.
Read more: NHSLA issues guidance encouraging trusts to apologise