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Balancing open justice and P’s right to privacy: A protected party says NO to a public observer “and her voice shall be heard”
By Eleanor Tallon, 3rd September 2024 I was not able to observe this hearing because the protected party, N, said she did not want an...
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Sep 10, 20241 min read
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Cyber Risks, Support and Mental Capacity
Eleanor Tallon, 12 July 2024 I recently met with Jeff Goodright (cyber security specialist), and we had an intriguing conversation on the...
mcaprofessional22
Jul 12, 20245 min read
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Failed Re X hearing: “it sounds like ‘Cassie’ is being unlawfully deprived by contact restrictions"
by Eleanor Tallon, 31 October 2023. My previous blog post on ‘Failed Re X’ described the legal meaning of the term, and the processes...
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Nov 8, 20231 min read
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‘Failed Re X’: Deprivation of liberty and Re X (the streamlined process) – a social work perspective
By Eleanor Tallon, 10th October 2023 In this blog post I’m going to explain the ‘Re X’ procedure in context and consider what sorts of...
mcaprofessional22
Oct 11, 20231 min read
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Remember to walk a mile in his moccasins: revealing the person behind the 'problem'
by Eleanor Tallon, 04 August 2023. 'Just for a moment, slip into his mind and traditions and see the world through his spirit and eyes...
mcaprofessional22
Aug 4, 20237 min read
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Brain Injury and Mental Capacity Assessments
MCA Professional (Eleanor Tallon, Independent Social Worker and Best Interest Assessor) collaborates with Dr Shabnam Berry-Khan...
mcaprofessional22
Aug 1, 20231 min read
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“This is a quagmire and it needs to be urgently done”: LPA objections and disputed capacity 12-03-23
Please click on the link below.. https://openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2023/03/12/this-is-a-quagmire-and-it-needs-to-be-urgently-done-...
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Mar 20, 20231 min read
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A home not a hospital: Service delivery goals for PH 09-02-22
"PH was pleased to tell everyone that he was happy with the house. The important thing is it felt like a house – it’s not like a hospital"
mcaprofessional22
Oct 4, 20221 min read
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"The parties should work together and not rush to court in a litigious way" 31-08-22
“The parties should work together and not rush to court in a litigious way. It is not ready to be heard”
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Oct 4, 20221 min read
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DoLS: A case for reform?
11th April 2022 Having just read Deprivation of Liberty in the Shadows of the Institution by Dr Lucy Series (which I fully endorse...
mcaprofessional22
Oct 4, 202210 min read
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