Julia Jones and Julie Bennett look at government guidance which suggests that the discharging from hospital of people at risk of or experiencing homelessness is a window of opportunity to address an individual’s complex needs.

The High Court has ruled that the Home Office has been systemically failing to provide safe and suitable accommodation to disabled applicants, and has given guidance on the interaction between Schedule 10 accommodation and the Care Act 2014. Stephanie Harrison KC, Nadia O’Mara and Isaac Ricca-Richardson analyse its findings.

Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon) looks at an important new decision from the Court of Protection where the judge identified an evidential divide on capacity between social workers and clinicians.

Sarah Hutchinson rounds up the latest Court of Protection rulings of interest to practitioners.

Tyla Glover examines recent guidance from the High Court in a bed-blocking case.

The High Court has quashed a decision by a city council to set an annual increase to care home fees below-inflation. Philip Rule KC looks at the lessons from the judgment.

Mike Clifford discusses the trend of local authorities selling or closing their residential care facilities and what it means for the future of adult social care.

Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon) reports on some mythbusting by what he says was a (rightly) exasperated Court of Protection.

A couple of recent Court of Protection cases illustrate two key themes, writes Sarah Erwin-Jones. They are that the care plan is king – get that clear first, and that openness, transparency and compliance with court directions is essential for local authorities.

Sarah Hutchinson rounds up the latest Court of Protection judgments of interest to practitioners.

The Court of Appeal recently overturned a capacity ruling in a complex case. The ruling highlights the need for careful consideration of expert evidence, writes Catherine Rowlands.

Join Kuljit Bhogal KC, Catherine Rowlands and Alexander Campbell for Cornerstone Barristers' third 'Masterclass' webinar on Court of Protection matters.

Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon) looks at a recent Court of Protection ruling that provided a worked example in an imperfect world.

Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon) analyses the latest Court of Appeal judgment to consider the issue of capacity to engage in sexual relations.

Emily Price analyses two recent Court of Protection cases that concerned the treatment of long-term relationships.

David Lock KC asks whether a “longitudinal approach” to when decisions can lawfully be made by patients with fluctuating capacity is consistent with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (“the MCA”) and, if it is not, whether there is a better framework that could be used to enable decisions to be taken to protect this vulnerable class of persons using the inherent jurisdiction.

Holly Tibbitts examines new recommendations from a working group of the Civil Justice Council on determining capacity to litigate in civil proceedings.

There are some key provisions in the draft Mental Health Bill which are relevant and will have an impact on health and care providers and commissioners, writes Kirsty Stuart.

Yisroel Greenberg explores the circumstances in which an insolvency administration order should be considered, summarises the legal framework, and offers some practical suggestions when considering applying for one.

Lauren Gardner and Eleanor Suthern round up the latest Court of Protection cases of interest to practitioners, including an important ruling on representation during review periods.