University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust & Anor v AB & Ors [2025] EWCOP 45 (T3)1/1/2026
Best interests decision regarding whether AB should have a new PEG tube fitted where his deputy, and mother, was unsupportive of the plans. AB, who is 30, has severe disabilities since birth and requires full time care. EF was appointed personal welfare deputy in 2022. He had a PG tube inserted in 2016 to help his feeding but it has not been changed since and it now appears to be leaking requiring medical intervention to insert a new one. The relationship between the applicant trust and EF has become strained, with EF making allegations over poor care, and she initially opposed the plans.
After reviewing the evidence, Williams J concludes that it is in AB's best interests to undergo the treatment as while "his admission is not urgent, it is absolutely necessary" At [76] he also notes the injunctive orders sought, which will enable the decision to be put into effect if EF does not co-operate, "are rare and draconian [and] – should be wholly unnecessary were EF to have demonstrated a more objective approach." Read the judgment on Bailii Can injunctions to protect the names of clinicians involved in life-sustaining treatment be continued once those proceedings have ended?
Judgment concerning P and whether she should be removed from her family home for assessment
Fact finding hearing and capacity judgment arising from allegations about the behaviour of the second respondent, DA, towards her mother, CA.
Application by ICB to extend an injunction designed to project MK from being directly exposed to conflict between AK, her son, and the siblings or carers.
Best interests decision concerning HER's medical care where he sister, SR, was opposed to the Trust's recommended treatment.
Court of Appeal judgment concerning the legal test to be applied by the Court of Protection when considering an injunction.
The court made an injunction against the son of the P restraining him from communicating with the court office by email and telephone.
Does the Court of Protection have the power to grant injunctive relief? Yes, said the court.
Application to prevent publication of a video of a patient, P, in her treating hospital. The application was granted.
|
Case summaries on every Court of Protection case & other relevant decisions with links to the full judgment where available.
Support the Hub
This site is free to access but if you find it useful then please consider a contribution by way of support for our work. Click here to contribute. Sign up for our free email alertWe do not share your details with any third parties and you can unsubscribe at any time
More from Bath PublishingBrowse |
RSS Feed
|
This site is published by Bath Publishing Limited
www.bathpublishing.com Manage your email preferences Read the Bath Publishing Privacy Policy |