A Court of Protection Update – Spring 2026

A 4-hour recording of our half-day masterclass with Amy Floater and Rebecca Mogford will update and equip busy practitioners with an overview of the key developments in this fast-moving area of law. It will offer insights into the most recent developments and changes in Court of Protection issues.

It is essential for anyone acting on Court of Protection matters to ensure that practitioners remain diligent with their knowledge and this 4-hour event will provide the latest news and developments.

Topics also include:

• Online application system – key tips and updates
• P's Capacity/Best Interests Decision.
• The Professional Deputy Standards and what they mean for deputyship practice.
• DOLS
• Litigation friend vs Official Solicitor appointments
• Statutory Wills – general guidance and key tips for applications.
• Gifts – general guidance and key tips for applications.
• Case Law updates and its impact; including Re ACC & Others [2020] EW COP 9, impact in practice and best practice refresher points, Irwin Mitchell Trust Corporation v PW and Anor [2024] EWCOP 16 and PSG Trust Corporation Ltd v CK [2024] EWCOP 14, EG v P [2024] EWCOP 80 Lumb v NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB [2024] EWCOP 57 Re P [2024] EWCOP 77 Knight v Barnsley NHS Foundation Trust [2024] EWCOP 59 and Riddle v NA [2025] EWCOP 39.
• Costs Assessments – issues and how to make the process “smoother"
• Hourly Rates
• May 2025 updates to Good Practice Guide
• Advice from court and what it means in practice
• Hourly Rates, Best Practice & latest SCCO Update

Who this is for:

This masterclass would be suitable for practitioners including solicitors and paralegals who are seeking to update and refresh their knowledge of the Court of Protection area.

Level of expertise:

Delegates would benefit from having a basic working knowledge of the Court of Protection area.

CPD hours:

This webinar provides you with 4 hours of learning.

Attendees will receive a CPD certificate upon completion of this course.

Can I pay by invoice?

Simply get in touch with info@formediagroup.co.uk to request an invoice - just let us know which webinar you'd like to purchase and the number of users you would like to book for.

Learning objectives:

After this session attendees will have an increased knowledge of the topics covered within the masterclass. Delegates will have an update on case law from 3 key Court of Protection judgments and be able to apply the knowledge acquired to assist in providing an improved provision of service to the client.