The social care sector plays an often understated role in welfare cases, so this new podcast series, hosted by Hempsons' healthcare advisory associates Rachael Hawkin and Liz Stokes, is designed to take you through the basics of the Court of Protection for welfare matters. Over the course of six episodes, they will delve into areas where providers are likely to be involved, what they should consider, and how they can prepare.

Episode one provides a brief introductory overview to the Court of Protection (CoP) for social care providers and what is meant by capacity and best interests for the patient.

00:13 - Introduction

01:17 - What is the Court of Protection?

01:50 - Court of Protection jurisdiction

02:25 - The Mental Capacity Act

03:24 - History/modern day Court of Protection

04:45: Capacity

07:33 - Best interests

08:40 - The role and powers of the Court of Protection

11:50 - How does the court work?