In episode three of The COPcast, the Shoosmiths Court of Protection team go back to basics, talking about what the Court of Protection is, what a Deputy is and when you may come across a need to use us.

The team tackle some myth busting along the way, and provide their top tips for helping friends and loved ones when they lose capacity.

The COPcast is brought to you by the Court of Protection team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. The team talk all things mental capacity, whether that be current news stories or the many and varied day-to-day experiences of a being a COP lawyer - from complex brain injuries, house building projects, arrested clients or controversial case law.