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

About this event

Throughout 2023, PADSN are hosting a series of Deputyship Surgeries aimed at both public and private sector deputyship professionals, discussing some hot topics in the field and giving you the chance to get your burning questions off your chest!

For our third session of the series, our expert speakers will be sharing their knowledge and insights on the different options available to deputies when it comes to paying for the care of their clients. We will also be covering all funding options available, and define a Deputy's responsibilities under the Care Act. Our speakers will provide practical advice to help you make informed decisions as a Deputy.

Led by Dave Lockwood, our topic expert and former Deputy, the discussion will cover the latest developments and practical solutions to this complex issue and Dave will be putting your questions to our speakers. Whether you are a new or experienced deputy, this event is a must-attend to ensure you are fully equipped to navigate the challenges of paying for care.

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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.

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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

Finders International

Tracing missing beneficiaries and locating heirs to estates, property & assets worldwide since 1997

Finders International are an award-winning probate research firm providing expert forensic genealogy & probate research services. We are commonly known as ‘Heir Hunters’ following the BBC TV show.

We host a variety of FREE events for the public and private sector, alongside PADSN and PHFIS.