Mental Capacity – Page 2 – Care Appointments

Trust fined for ‘catalogue of failures’ in care of dementia patient who died after absconding

By Callum Parke, Reporter20th March 2023News England

An NHS trust has been fined for a “catalogue of failures” which saw a dementia patient abscond from a hospital three times and die after hitting his head on concrete.

Judge praises care package allowing seriously ill pensioner to spend remaining days at home

By Brian Farmer, Reporter7th March 2023News England

A seriously ill pensioner at the centre of litigation in a specialist court has been granted a wish to spend his “remaining time” at home with a pet bird. The

Woman with mental health difficulties gives birth after judge approves C-section

By Brian Farmer, Reporter24th February 2023News England

A woman with mental health difficulties has given birth after a judge ruled that doctors could carry out a caesarean section without her approval if necessary, lawyers have said. Mr

Mother avoids jail after breaking injunctions relating to sick daughter’s care

By Brian Farmer and Tom Wilkinson, Reporters19th January 2023News England

A woman who published “bizarre” and untrue complaints about virtually all of the professionals involved in caring for her sick daughter has been warned she will be jailed if she

Disabled woman who ‘hates’ being in care facility should be allowed to return home, judge rules

By Brian Farmer, Reporter6th January 2023News England

A disabled woman who “hates” being in a care facility and wants to go home has won a fight in a specialist court. The woman is diabetic and has mental

Woman made ‘erroneous’ complaints about virtually everyone caring for sick daughter – judge

By Brian Farmer, Reporter5th January 2023News England

A woman has made complaints about “virtually all” of the “significant professionals” involved in the care of her sick daughter, a judge says. Mr Justice Poole says the woman has

Judge rules that man with hospital ‘phobia’ has mental capacity to refuse treatment

By Brian Farmer, Reporter20th December 2022News England

A father of two in his 40s who does not want to receive hospital treatment even though he may not live to see the new year has won a fight

Child sex offender who ‘poses risk’ is able to make own decisions about his care – judge

By Brian Farmer, Reporter15th December 2022News England

A convicted child sex offender who “poses a risk” has the mental capacity to make decisions about his care and support, a judge has decided after a hearing in a

Care home in human rights breach after resident was regularly sedated without consent for months

By Jemma Crew, Reporter1st December 2022News England

A care home resident with learning disabilities received “unfavourable and unsafe” care when he was regularly sedated for seven months in breach of his human rights, an Ombudsman has said.

Judge raises concern for welfare of billionaire with dementia at centre of family feud

By Brian Farmer, Reporter11th November 2022News England

A judge has raised concern about the welfare of a elderly billionaire who became the centrepiece of a feud between relatives after being diagnosed with dementia. Mr Justice Hayden said

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Trust fined for ‘catalogue of failures’ in care of dementia patient who died after absconding

Judge praises care package allowing seriously ill pensioner to spend remaining days at home

Woman with mental health difficulties gives birth after judge approves C-section

Mother avoids jail after breaking injunctions relating to sick daughter’s care

Disabled woman who ‘hates’ being in care facility should be allowed to return home, judge rules

Woman made ‘erroneous’ complaints about virtually everyone caring for sick daughter – judge

Judge rules that man with hospital ‘phobia’ has mental capacity to refuse treatment

Child sex offender who ‘poses risk’ is able to make own decisions about his care – judge

Care home in human rights breach after resident was regularly sedated without consent for months

Judge raises concern for welfare of billionaire with dementia at centre of family feud

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Tag: Mental Capacity

Trust fined for ‘catalogue of failures’ in care of dementia patient who died after absconding

Judge praises care package allowing seriously ill pensioner to spend remaining days at home

Woman with mental health difficulties gives birth after judge approves C-section

Mother avoids jail after breaking injunctions relating to sick daughter’s care

Disabled woman who ‘hates’ being in care facility should be allowed to return home, judge rules

Woman made ‘erroneous’ complaints about virtually everyone caring for sick daughter – judge

Judge rules that man with hospital ‘phobia’ has mental capacity to refuse treatment

Child sex offender who ‘poses risk’ is able to make own decisions about his care – judge

Care home in human rights breach after resident was regularly sedated without consent for months

Judge raises concern for welfare of billionaire with dementia at centre of family feud