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Identifying a deprivation of liberty in supported living: quick reference guide18 Mar 2024
Legal aid for pro bono clinics28 Jan 2025
Meeting the needs of vulnerable clients29 Nov 2022
Understanding when someone is deprived of their liberty18 Mar 2024
Working with clients who may lack mental capacity28 Jan 2025
Working with vulnerable clients case studies05 Jun 2020

What should I do if my client loses capacity?28 Jan 2025

Advocacy and the vulnerable training30 Sep 2024
Mental health guides and advice for supporting vulnerable clients28 Jan 2025

Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 201913 Jul 2022
Reform of the law on making a will08 Dec 2023
Review of the Mental Health Act 198328 Jan 2025

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