Deputyship Surgery: Paying for Care – What are my options as Deputy?

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  David Lockwood

  Dave is a former Deputy Decision Maker appointed by the Court of Protection in England and Wales. Dave’s experience comes from working in four diverse local authorities across London and the South East, dealing with varied services, ongoing legislation changes and increased workloads with decreasing resources; managing expectations from both the public and internal colleagues. Not only does Dave have experience of acting as a Deputy under the Court of Protection, he is also well versed in the complexities of dealing with the statutory obligation of providing funerals under the Public Health Act. Dave is also one of the founding members and former chair of APAD (The Association of Public Authority Deputies).

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  Katie Watson Public Sector Manager @ Finders International

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  Ben Slater BSc Director @ Nellie Supports

  Ben Slater is a dedicated and highly qualified Social Worker with a wealth of professional experience. His impressive career includes serving multiple local authorities and successfully managing a children's centre. What truly sets Ben apart is his unwavering passion for making a positive impact on individuals' lives and local communities. Holding a prestigious 1st Class honours degree from the University of Lincoln, Ben's expertise extends beyond traditional roles. He has also shared his knowledge as a guest lecturer at various universities and currently guides and supports aspiring social workers as a practice supervisor. Ben's qualifications are extensive, including accreditation as a financial vulnerability assessor, Montreal cognitive assessor, and ACEII Assessor. Additionally, he excels at delivering educational talks and has been a featured speaker at numerous PADSN events.

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  Gemma Hopper Senior Associate & COP Solicitor @ Nelson Law

  Gemma Hopper is a Senior Associate at Nelsons’ Court of Protection team and an experienced Solicitor who qualified in 2016 with the Office of the Public Guardian. She deals with a range of Court of Protection work, including managing property and financial affairs under the authority of attorney and deputy appointments. Gemma is also a Director at Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) and a Trustee for Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, which gives her a unique understanding of the role of a Trustee and their obligations. Her areas of expertise include mental capacity, Powers of Attorney, Personal Injury Trusts, and charity administration.