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Beyond compliance: adult safeguarding in a changing legal landscape
Adult safeguarding explained: legal duties, section 42 enquiries, the Casey review and CQC expectations for providers and commissioners.
Supreme Court redefines deprivation of liberty: what it means for you
The AGNI decision changes how deprivation of liberty is assessed. Read key findings, practical implications and what this means for DoLS.
Supreme Court Deprivation of Liberty Judgment: FAQs for Health and Social Care Bodies
Answering key questions on deprivation of liberty after AGNI, including DoLS applications, consent and how to apply the new assessment test.
Supreme Court redefines deprivation of liberty
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court alters the definition of deprivation of liberty, highlighting individual needs and consent.
Podcast: Managing patient disputes – practical guidance for clinicians
Explore practical ways to manage patient disputes, consent challenges and best‑interest decisions in this podcast with Anita Rao and Flora Jago.
Hempsons podcast: Consent and capacity for children and young people – 19 November 2025
A clear guide to consent and capacity for children and young people, covering Gillick competence, parental responsibility, and the Mental Capacity Act.
Double boost for Hempsons London healthcare team
We are delighted to announce that healthcare specialist Anita Rao has joined the advisory team in our London office.