Bevan Brittan. Case summary: Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership v WA & Anor [2020] EWCOP 37 (27 July 2020)

Summary

This case will be of interest to capacity assessors, practitioners, healthcare providers and commissioners because it provides further guidance on the Court of Protection’s approach to capacity and best interests in relation to clinically assisted nutrition and hydration for victims of abuse and trauma.