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Look after yourself. This is a marathon.

Solicitors — Court of Protection

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Legal aid accepted.

Case types they work on

Deprivation of liberty (DoLS / s.21A)
Where P lives (residence disputes)
Contact with family
Property & financial affairs deputyship
Health & welfare deputyship
Serious medical treatment

Access and communication

  • Wheelchair accessible premises
  • Home & community visits
  • Video / phone appointments
  • Easy Read information
  • BSL / interpreter available
  • Welsh language
  • Other community languages
  • Quiet, low-sensory appointments
  • Autism & learning disability trained staff
  • Extra time / longer appointments

Always confirm access arrangements directly before you book.

When this category is useful

When you need to make or respond to a COP application about where P lives, care, contact, or property and affairs.

Accreditation checks

Checked against SRA roll number (Law Society MCA accreditation a plus), insurance and safeguarding policy. Rechecked annually.

SRA

What to ask for and check yourself

  • Registered organisation or practice name, address and website.
  • Regulator or professional body registration number we can check on the public register.
  • Named contact, work email on your own domain, and a working phone number.
  • Proof of professional indemnity insurance (certificate or schedule).
  • Enhanced DBS / PVG / AccessNI for anyone working directly with P.
  • Latest inspection report for care and housing providers (CQC, CIW, Care Inspectorate, RQIA).
  • Safeguarding and complaints policy, plus who to escalate to.
  • Written confirmation that fees, funding routes and any legal aid position are stated up front.

A badge means registration and insurance were checked — it is not a recommendation, and nothing here is legal advice.