Legal representation at Best Interests Meetings using video conferencing
Written by Hilary Cragg | Care Support Team | 28 March 2024
In the realm of Best Interests Meetings, legal care and advocacy, the need for specialised, compassionate, and effective representation cannot be overstated. Hilary Cragg, Partner and Solicitor here at Nash & Co Solicitors, is highly experienced when it comes to representing clients in Best Interests Meetings. As such, she’s especially committed to providing the very best legal support, not just locally, but across the country.
Based with us here in Plymouth, Hilary's able to offer in-person representation, and over video conferencing should the need present itself. This approach ensures that individuals in need of advocacy in Best Interests Meetings have access to top-tier legal support, no matter what their location may be in England and Wales.
Expertise in Care Support Law
Hilary Cragg's specialisation in care support law encompasses a broad spectrum of critical areas, including health and welfare, financial affairs, and the intricacies of Best Interests Meetings. These meetings are pivotal, often determining the future care, medical treatment, and living arrangements for those unable to make these decisions for themselves. Hilary's role goes beyond that of a mere legal representative; she is a fierce advocate for her clients' rights, ensuring their wishes, needs, and best interests are always at the forefront of any discussion or decision.
Breaking Geographical Barriers
Finding specialised and experienced legal support for Best Interests Meetings has always been a challenge. Some may worry that Hilary, being based in the South West, is too far away to represent them or their loved ones in other cities and towns across the UK. However, technology has improved things immeasurably, and Hilary is now experienced in using video link technology in order to attend Best Interests Meetings on behalf of clients around the country. This approach demonstrates our commitment here at Nash & Co Solicitors, to using technology to enhance our client service. Through video conferencing, Hilary has successfully represented clients in meetings around the UK, ensuring that distance is no longer barrier to quality legal advocacy.
The Benefits of Video Link Representation
There are many advantages of using video in order to represent clients in Best Interests Meetings. These include:
Enhanced accessibility: Clients from any corner of the England and Wales can easily access Hilary's expertise without the need for asking her to travel long distances, making her services more inclusive.
Efficiency is Prioritised: The logistical ease of organising meetings via video link means that decisions can be made more swiftly, a crucial factor in time-sensitive care decisions.
Confidence for Clients: Engaging in potentially stressful and upsetting discussions knowing that you have an experienced Solicitor advocating for your loved one, allows clients to relax somewhat, knowing that they don’t have to fight by themselves or intimated by the numbers of health and social care professionals who participate in these meetings.
A Testament to Client-Centered Advocacy
Hilary’s approach to care advocacy is deeply client-centered. Her ability to navigate the legal system, coupled with her compassionate understanding of her clients' situations, ensures that the legal process is as smooth and stress-free as it can be. Her work is a testament to the power of combining legal expertise with empathy and technological innovation to meet clients' needs effectively.
Looking to the Future
The landscape of legal services, especially in the realm of care advocacy, is continually evolving. Hilary’s use of video link technology for Best Interests Meetings is just the beginning. As we look to the future, Nash & Co Solicitors is committed to exploring new ways to enhance our services, ensuring that we remain at the cutting edge of legal support and advocacy for clients no matter where in the England and Wales they may live.
If you need support, please get in touch
Please contact Hilary for a brief discussion around your options and representation. She’d be delighted to hear from you. You can reach Hilary on 01752 827047 or at hcragg@nash.co.uk
