In this episode of Brain Injury Bites, Brooke Trotter and Ashwini Kamath continue their conversation with solicitor and professional deputy David Hilton, diving deeper into how the Court of Protection works and what it really means to manage someone’s affairs after a brain injury.
David explains the oversight and responsibilities that come with being a deputy, whether professional or a family member, and shares real life examples of how decisions are made, challenged and supported. The conversation covers financial safeguarding, unusual requests, emotional boundaries and the need for trust when supporting someone who lacks capacity.
They explore:
- How the Office of the Public Guardian supervises deputies
- The risks of financial misuse and what support exists for families
- What a personal injury trust is and how it differs from deputyship
- Changing deputies, and when the court may or may not agree
- The emotional demands of the role and the need for objectivity
- Real stories from practice, from sequin tuxedos to digital currency
Whether you are a deputy, a family member or someone supported by the Court of Protection, this episode offers clarity, reassurance and real world insight into a system designed to protect and empower.
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