The PDF CoPCast

Inside the Annual Conference: Insights and Highlights

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 11:36:46 GMT

During the recent annual conference, a range of topics was covered, including transitioning young clients into adulthood and the role of deputies in ensuring effective planning. Feedback highlighted the variety and quality of sessions, particularly the engaging panel on litigation. Discussions emphasized the importance of early collaboration between litigation and deputy teams to ensure settlements align with the Court of Protection's standards. Practical sessions, like the one with Carrie Stoneham on family law, offered crucial insights into how legal proceedings can affect protected parties, particularly in terms of financial settlements and prenups. Overall, the conference was praised for its content and record attendance.

Mastering Team Management: Insights from the PDF COPCast Team

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:47:37 GMT

In this episode of the the PDF COPCast, committee members Oliver, Jemma, and Martin delve into the intricacies of managing corporate protection teams. They share their experiences, highlighting the challenges and strategies in building successful teams from scratch. Jemma discusses the importance of strategic recruitment and maintaining team culture, especially during expansion across multiple sites. Oliver and Martin provide insights into inheriting existing teams and establishing efficient processes through quick wins. The conversation also touches on the significance of emotional connections and trust in fostering team cohesion, offering listeners valuable advice on managing growth and adapting to change.

Episode 7 - Associates, Financial Advisers and a little bit of chat

Thu, 22 May 2025 12:36:55 GMT

Our usual friendly and relaxed chat about COP matters including feedback on the recent Associates' Conference and how to choose an financial advisor. Hosted by Danielle Carter and Martin Terrell with special guests Charlotte Fletcher and Peter Slaney

Navigating the Maze of Cost Delays: Insights from the PDF Copcast

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:01:09 GMT

The latest episode of the PDF Copcast dives into the evolving landscape of cost management, with experts Stephanie Kaye. and Ellie Howard Taylor discussing critical issues surrounding SCCO turnaround times and bundling practices. The conversation sheds light on the sustainability challenges faced by firms, particularly smaller practices, in meeting the technological demands of the SCCO, emphasising the importance of streamlined processes and informed feedback to drive improvements in the system.

Episode 5 - International Jurisdictions & Routes into COP

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:29:37 GMT

A discussion with Alexandra Knipe about her work that covers international jursdictions. We also talk with one of our Associate members Alexandra Milson about the different routes into COP.

The Legal Maze of the BJB Case: Deconstructing the Judgment

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:50:14 GMT

In episode four, our presenters and guest dive into a discussion about a recent BJB case centering around the issues of reverse indemnities and the resulting financial hardship. The guest panellist, Gillian Knight, recounts her experience of managing the case and the challenges faced due to inadequate initial assessments of care needs.

Episode 3 - The week with lots to talk about

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:14:33 GMT

This episode includes discussions on RePW, Direct Payments, the SCCO FOI request, Court delays and more

The PDF CoPCast Conference Highlights and Takeaways

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:23:40 GMT

Extra interviews with our speakers at the 2024 PDF Conference about the key highlights from their presentations as well as a summary of the stakeholder panel session in the afternoon.

PDF CoPCast An Introduction

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:29:48 GMT

The inaugural PDF CoPcast, with an introduction of who we are, what we do and what you can expect from our CoPcast going forward.

Presented by:

Jemma Morland, Martin Terrell, Danielle Carter and Sam Bossi