Aasif is now aged 23. He suffered a brain injury in a road traffic accident when he was 18, and a successful personal injury claim has been conducted on his behalf. It is deemed that he does not have capacity to manage his property and affairs and therefore he has two joint deputies, one is a professional deputy who acts jointly with a member of Aasif's family (a lay deputy).
Sophie suffered oxygen starvation at birth as a result of hospital negligence. This resulted in cerebral palsy, which affects both her physical and mental capacity. Through JMW's Clinical Negligence team, she received a multi-million pound award for damages.
Edward is eight years of age and has severe learning difficulties, as well as severe physical disabilities. It is deemed that he will not have capacity to manage his property and affairs and, therefore, a Professional Deputy has been appointed. The JMW Court of Protection team has been involved now for over six years.
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