In episode three of The COPcast, the Shoosmiths Court of Protection team go back to basics, talking about what the Court of Protection is, what a Deputy is and when you may come across a need to use us. 

The team tackle some myth busting along the way, and provide their top tips for helping friends and loved ones when they lose capacity. 

The COPcast is brought to you by the Court of Protection team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. The team talk all things mental capacity, whether that be current news stories or the many and varied day-to-day experiences of a being a COP lawyer - from complex brain injuries, house building projects, arrested clients or controversial case law.

With Line of Duty series six hitting our screens with a story line involving a suspect that raised questions on capacity, the Shoosmiths Court of Protection team discuss the surprisingly common circumstances that throw together the Court of Protection and the police in episode two of The COPcast.

The team explore the world of criminality, vulnerability and capacity. and also share some top tips on supporting vulnerable people living in the community. 

The COPcast is brought to you by the Court of Protection team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. The team talk all things mental capacity, whether that be current news stories or the many and varied day-to-day experiences of a being a COP lawyer - from complex brain injuries, house building projects, arrested clients or controversial case law.

The first ever episode of The COPcast - three Court of Protection lawyers trying to capture the essence of our much missed office chats that we used to have over coffee in the kitchen or as a team when pooling our thoughts on the topic of the day.

In this episode, the Shoosmiths Court of Protection team talk about thoughts wishes and feelings of P and step into the world of conservatorships and the early days of the Britney Spears news coverage.

The COPcast is brought to you by the Court of Protection team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. The team talk all things mental capacity, whether that be current news stories or the many and varied day-to-day experiences of a being a COP lawyer - from complex brain injuries, house building projects, arrested clients or controversial case law.