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CoPPA. An Introduction 9 th May 2013 APAD Conference. CoPPA. Kate Edwards Financial Deputy Fentons Solicitors Manchester M2 4EW kate.edwards@fentons.co.uk. CoPPA – who?. Court of Protection Practitioner’s Association
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CoPPA An Introduction 9th May 2013 APAD Conference
CoPPA • Kate Edwards Financial Deputy Fentons Solicitors Manchester M2 4EW kate.edwards@fentons.co.uk
CoPPA – who? • Court of Protection Practitioner’s Association • Wide membership, lawyers but also IMCAs, social workers, medical professionals, anyone working professionally in the CoP or with people who lack capacity
CoPPA – why? • Two sides of the CoP have emerged, the property & affairs and the health & welfare • Coming from different backgrounds. Existing groups eg STEP, SFE, MHLA didn’t speak to all • Knowledge of the both sides of the CoP enhances the service each of us can provide to our clients or service users • To bring together the full range of professionals working in the CoP to increase understanding and co-operation
CoPPA – what? • Seminars/debates, to educate and raise standards • Website – circulation of information and forum for debate and discussion • http://coppagroup.wix.com/coppa • Linkedin group • Represent us as a group • Networking
CoPPA – where and how? • Regional groups in development • Application forms available