Welfare benefits and the Court of Protection | Interview with Adam Booth

What you’ll learn in this interview

Welfare benefits and the Court of Protection Interview with Adam Booth

The welfare benefits system is changing rapidly — and the upcoming reforms to Universal Credit will have serious implications for disabled people, their families, and Court of Protection professionals. Sign up using the registration form to receive full access to our in-depth interview with Adam Booth, a welfare benefits specialist, where he explains what’s changing, who will be affected, and what action needs to be taken now.

Holly and Adam discuss:

  • How the removal of the two-child limit on Universal Credit could increase household income — and why many families risk missing out if claims are not updated

  • Major changes to the Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity (LCWRA) element and how this may significantly reduce payments for some claimants

  • Which individuals will remain protected under the new rules, including those with lifelong or degenerative conditions

  • The practical impact of these reforms on people lacking capacity and those managing claims on their behalf

  • Why early specialist advice will be critical as new decisions and case law emerge

Who this interview is for

 

  • Families of disabled people

  • Deputies, attorneys, and carers

  • Court of Protection professionals

  • Anyone supporting a Universal Credit claimant with health-related conditions

Why sign up

 

By registering, you’ll gain access to:

  • The full interview with expert commentary

  • Clear explanations of complex welfare reforms

  • Practical guidance to help avoid missed entitlements or reduced payments

These changes come into effect from 6 April, making timely information essential.

Register now using the form to receive the full interview and stay informed.

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