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LISTEN AGAIN: The Role of Professional Deputies and the Court of Protection

Welcome to The Legal Lounge, where you'll hear from Amanda and her team of lawyers from Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors talking about many aspects of law in England and Wales. During the series you'll hear from special guests, industry experts and local charities.

In this episode, Matte and Toni from the Court of Protection Team chat about their roles, they explain what a professional deputy does and how they support an individual who's lost capacity. The Court of Protection is a specialised court in England and Wales that deals with the financial and property affairs of adults who lack the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves. 

For all the resources and reference material from the episodes, and to request a discussion about a particular scenario, or aspect of law, please visit: https://www.lblaw.co.uk/knowledge/

The Impact of Qube on the Community : Holly Corrigan and Kate Lawson

Welcome to The Legal Lounge, where you'll hear from Amanda and her team of lawyers from Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors talking about many aspects of law in England and Wales. During the series you'll hear from special guests, industry experts and local charities.

In this episode we welcome Holly Corrigan from Qube, also known as Oswestry Community Action, a charity based in the North Shropshire town. Holly chats with Kate Lawson, a private client solicitor from Lanyon Bowdler. The charity is involved in a wide range of support for the community, such as helping people isolated through the community transport services and social groups which are held twice a week enabling people to stay connected and meet new friends.

Qube's Website: https://qube-oca.org.uk/

For all the resources and reference material from the episodes, and to request a discussion about a particular scenario, or aspect of law, please visit: https://www.lblaw.co.uk/knowledge/ 

 

The Impact of Belmont Hall on the Community : Karen Clarke and Steve Handley

Welcome to The Legal Lounge, where you'll hear from Amanda and her team of lawyers from Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors talking about many aspects of law in England and Wales. During the series you'll hear from special guests, industry experts and local charities.

In this podcast we welcome Steve Handley from Belmont Hall, Wellington, who talks to Lanyon Bowdler's Karen Clarke about the work the charity does for the local community. Belmont Hall is used every day of the week and evenings too, but over 50 people attend the Friday Club which is aimed at older people, many of whom may be alone and feel isolated. Belmont Hall is one of Lanyon Bowdler's chosen charities for the year ending September 2025.

Contact Steve by Mobile: 07814 536715 or visit: https://belmonthall.co.uk/ 

For all the resources and reference material from the episodes, and to request a discussion about a particular scenario, or aspect of law, please visit: https://www.lblaw.co.uk/knowledge/ 

We Are Farming Minds : Lizzie Cross and Emily Jones

Welcome to The Legal Lounge, where you'll hear from Amanda and her team of lawyers from Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors talking about many aspects of law in England and Wales. During the series you'll hear from special guests, industry experts and local charities.

In this podcast, Lizzie Cross chats with Emily Jones, project manager with We Are Farming Minds. We Are Farming Minds is a registered charity set up to help raise mental awareness in the rural communities of Herefordshire and support the well-being of farmers across the land. Lizzie's family are farmers and this charity is very close to her heart.

We Are Farming Minds' Website: http://wearefarmingminds.co.uk/

For all the resources and reference material from the episodes, and to request a discussion about a particular scenario, or aspect of law, please visit: https://www.lblaw.co.uk/knowledge/ 

When the Intestacy Rules Won't Work for You - and Famous People Who've Died Without Leaving a Will : Karl Beckett and Aimee Johnson

Welcome to The Legal Lounge, where you'll hear from Amanda and her team of lawyers from Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors talking about many aspects of law in England and Wales. During the series you'll hear from special guests, industry experts and local charities.

Karl Beckett and Aimee Johnson, solicitors in the Private Client Team, discuss the intestacy rules and when they don't apply, i.e. what happens when you die without leaving a will. This is particularly relevant to unmarried couples.

For all the resources and reference material from the episodes, and to request a discussion about a particular scenario, or aspect of law, please visit: https://www.lblaw.co.uk/knowledge/ 

The Putting Things Right Scheme in Wales : Emma Hart and Phoebe Blythin

Welcome to The Legal Lounge, where you'll hear from Amanda and her team of lawyers from Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors talking about many aspects of law in England and Wales. During the series you'll hear from special guests, industry experts and local charities.

In this episode, Emma and Phoebe from the Clinical Negligence Team explain the Welsh Redress Scheme, which is a method of handling and investigating complaints about the NHS in Wales. This is an alternative to litigation, but the legal test that must be proved is the same as in a formal clinical negligence claim. The compensation available under the scheme is capped at £25,000, and the team at Lanyon Bowdler are able to assist with advising as to the appropriateness of offers of redress, negotiations under the Scheme, and advising in cases where the Welsh Redress Scheme may not be appropriate. 

For all the resources and reference material from the episodes, and to request a discussion about a particular scenario, or aspect of law, please visit: https://www.lblaw.co.uk/knowledge/ 

 

The Roles of Professional Deputies and the Court of Protection : Matte Brasenell and Toni Reeves

Welcome to The Legal Lounge, where you'll hear from Amanda and her team of lawyers from Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors talking about many aspects of law in England and Wales. During the series you'll hear from special guests, industry experts and local charities.

In this episode, Matte and Toni from the Court of Protection Team chat about their roles, they explain what a professional deputy does and how they support an individual who's lost capacity. The Court of Protection is a specialised court in England and Wales that deals with the financial and property affairs of adults who lack the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves. 

For all the resources and reference material from the episodes, and to request a discussion about a particular scenario, or aspect of law, please visit: https://www.lblaw.co.uk/knowledge/

The Defiant Brain Injured Teenager : Dawn Humphries, Lucy Speed and Andrew Worthington

Welcome to The Legal Lounge, where you'll hear from Amanda and her team of lawyers from Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors talking about many aspects of law in England and Wales. During the series you'll hear from special guests, industry experts and local charities.

Brain injuries can have a huge impact on an individual. In this episode, special guest Professor Andrew Worthington from Headwise discusses the various challenges a teenager and their family may face with personal injury solicitor Dawn Humphries and Lucy Speed, a solicitor in our Court of Protection team.

Headwise's Website: https://www.headwise.org.uk/

For all the resources and reference material from the episodes, and to request a discussion about a particular scenario, or aspect of law, please visit: https://www.lblaw.co.uk/knowledge/

The Story Behind 2wish : Milly Wheeler and Natasha Gibbons

Welcome to The Legal Lounge, where you'll hear from Amanda and her team of lawyers from Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors talking about many aspects of law in England and Wales. During the series you'll hear from special guests, industry experts and local charities.

In this episode, we welcome Milly Wheeler, a fundraising manager from 2wish, who chats with Natasha Gibbons about the charity. The charity was established in 2012, after the founder's husband took his own life following the death of their son. 2wish started in Wales and now is spreading into England, where they support professionals, parents, siblings and other family members affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young adult aged 25 and under.

More on what 2wish do: https://www.dewis.wales/ResourceDirectory/ViewResource.aspx?id=36340#:~:text=What%20we%20do,adult%20aged%2025%20and%20under.

 

Fatal Accident Claims - What You Need to Know : Miriam Homer and Dawn Humphries

Welcome to The Legal Lounge, where you'll hear from Amanda and her team of lawyers from Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors talking about many aspects of law in England and Wales. During the series you'll hear from special guests, industry experts and local charities.

In this episode, personal injury lawyers Dawn Humphries and Miriam Homer discuss fatal accident claims. These claims need to be made where there has been a loss of life. An extremely sad time for everyone affected. Dawn and Miriam talk about the different types of claims, who can bring them and what they could be claimed for and the fact that the limitation period starts from the actual date of death, which may differ to the date of the accident.

For all the resources and reference material from the episodes, and to request a discussion about a particular scenario, or aspect of law, please visit: https://www.lblaw.co.uk/knowledge/