- Harrogate
- advisory
- r.hawkin@hempsons.co.uk
- 01423 724105
Rachael specialises in the provision of advice to and acting for NHS public bodies and healthcare providers on a wide range of legal matters.
In particular, Rachael regularly advises and represents Integrated Care Boards and NHS Trusts in Court of Protection cases, ranging from section 21A MCA 2005 applications to complex welfare cases, the National DoLs Court and serious medical treatment cases.
Rachael also practices in the growing health and social care sector, providing advice and support to various social care and private health providers as well as challenges and appeals to the regulatory body.
Main areas of expertise
- Mental capacity law and court of protection
- Mental health law
- NHS continuing healthcare
- Commissioning decisions and disputes
- Information governance
- Social care
The clients Rachael works with
- NHS acute & mental trusts
- NHS commissioning bodies
- Social care providers
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (2017)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Bar Practice (2013)
- LLB (Hons) Degree, University of York (2011)
