Covid-19 Articles

People visiting care homes in England will have to pay for Covid-19 Lateral Flow Tests from April 2022, the Government has said.

Peter Bushell considers whether courts are likely to order that children be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Emma Bergin considers the outcome of the case of A CCG v AD (by his litigation friend the Official Solicitor) and AC in relation to courts authorising sedatives to be given so as to allow COVID-19 vaccinations where the person in question lacks capacity to consent.

Cerise White takes a look at the important decision of Mr Justice Hayden in the case of SS v LB Richmond on Thames and SWL CCG where an application to vaccinate an incapacitated adult against COVID-19 was refused.

Allowing visitors into care homes is crucial for maintaining the quality of life of residents and also allowing family and friends to maintain contact with their loved ones.

Loretta Orsi-Barzanti considers the impact of a second ‘lockdown’ in relation to family disputes and divorce.

Loretta Orsi-Barzanti considers the impact that COVID-19 is likely to have upon financial separation upon divorce.

Loliya Oruwari considers the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on care proceedings.

Taking a look at the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic when administering a loved one’s estate.

Cerise White takes a look at the law surrounding family visiting loved ones in care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Emma Bergin provides a useful summary of the operation of Schedule 22 to the Coronavirus Act 2020.

Emma Bergin takes us through the police powers as set out in Schedule 21 of the Coronavirus Act 2020.

Emma Bergin provides a helpful overview of the powers given to the police by the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations

Omiros Nicholas takes a look at the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 and restrictions on movement.

Lilian Efstathiou looks at the consequences of Covid-19 on the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Taking a look at making a will and how to instruct GN Law without the need to have face to face contact during Covid-19.

Lillian Efstathiou takes a look at the position on visiting loved ones in care homes during the current lockdown.