Court of Protection: How we support vulnerable people

Price Slater Gawne’s highly experienced Court of Protection team play a hands‑on, personal and practical role in safeguarding vulnerable people – with their work typically going far beyond what may be considered standard legal assistance.

Our qualified experts combine specialist legal training with day‑to‑day practical support and assistance to keep vulnerable clients safe, financially secure and able to live as independently as possible and with the highest quality of life.

Our Court of Protection specialists: an overview

Our Court of Protection team are dedicated advocates for vulnerable people and highly experienced in dealing with issues relating to mental capacity, safeguarding, welfare benefits, special needs education, housing and care provision. They deliver high level legal and practical assistance in the empathetic, person-centric approach you would hope for your loved ones.

Whether acting as a deputy, attorney and/or trustee, we’re committed to guiding vulnerable individuals through life with clarity and confidence, ensuring their wellbeing, empowerment and long-term needs are at the heart of every action.

How our team supports vulnerable clients

Our specialist team has the hands-on experience and knowledge to deal with the most unique and complex issues vulnerable individuals face every day. Above all, we recognise the person behind each case – and that’s why we’re passionate about building quality relationships between client and representative.

Our personalised financial and safeguarding support includes:

• Supporting the vulnerable person with decisions with a focus on empowerment
• Supporting the vulnerable person with daily tasks such as budgeting, paying bills, helping them with their shopping and maintaining their living accommodation
• Acting as advocates for them to give them a stronger voice
• Consulting with family and contributing to best interests decisions
• Making decisions on their behalf when appropriate
• Investing and managing funds on their behalf to ensure the funds can support as high a quality of life and experiences as possible for their entire life
• Helping them with claiming the welfare and means tested benefits to which they are entitled
• Keeping them safe from adverse third-party threats while helping them find purpose within their environments
• Arranging care and support with the involvement of other appropriate professionals qualified in this area
• Preventing and managing crises
• Ensuring sound legal and tax structures are in place
• Maintaining relationships based on trust and respect

We’re here to help

By building lasting relationships built on legal expertise and personalised support, our Court of Protection team can act as a safety net for people who, for one reason or another, lack the capacity to protect themselves.

We’re committed to ensuring all our clients:

• Are safe
• Have their rights upheld
• Receive appropriate and timely care
• Have their finances protected
• Are empowered with as much autonomy as possible

If you’re looking for bespoke support and legal guidance overseeing a vulnerable loved one’s affairs, our experienced solicitors are here to help. Contact our Court of Protection team today at [email protected], or call 03333 058 375, to get in touch with one of our specialists to discuss your needs.