NellieCon 2025
Social Care & Legal CPD Conference
Join 100+ solicitors, will writers, finance professionals and social care professionals at the UK's leading social-legal CPD conference for Court of Protection and mental capacity law
ABOUT
Nellie on the Sofa: A Doctor, a Deputy, and a Death Planner Walk Into a Conference...
Sounds like the start of a great joke, right? But this is no ordinary punchline. Dr. Olga Chelidoni (the academic who knows more about the human brain than the brain knows about itself), Sean McCullough (the deputy who's seen more family drama than a daytime soap opera), and Kristie Scott, "The Death Planner" (who talks about mortality with the same casual ease most people discuss the weather), are about to turn mental capacity, wills, and deputyships into an unexpected comedy of errors and insights. What happens when a PhD, a legal eagle, and the queen of end-of-life planning walk onto a sofa? Expect a rollercoaster ride through capacity assessments that'll make you laugh, cringe, and think. From "Is Grandad really fit to change his will?" to "How do you tell a family their loved one might not be making the best decisions?", this panel promises to be part legal masterclass, part stand-up comedy, and entirely unpredictable. Who said discussing mental capacity and deputyships can't be a good time?
Why Legal Professionals Choose NellieCon for CPD
✓ Fulfil your annual CPD requirements with 8 certified hours
✓ Court of Protection updates from leading barristers
✓ Mental capacity law training for solicitors and deputies
✓ Cross-sector networking with legal and social care professionals
✓ Practical case studies you can apply immediately
November 20th 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough
Lynch Wood Peterborough PE2 6GB
About Nellie Con 2025?
NellieCon is the UK’s socio-legal conference where law, mental capacity and care meet.
Designed for solicitors (private client, litigation and Court of Protection), will writers, professional deputies and attorneys, social workers, costs professionals and allied clinicians, the day blends practical legal updates with real-world practice.
Join leading private client barristers, top solicitors and sector specialists for focused sessions, panel discussions, live Q&A and cross-sector networking. This year’s programme explores: empowering “P” and best interests, safeguarding and financial abuse, hoarding challenges for property & financial affairs deputies, applications to remove attorneys/deputies, costs in the Court of Protection, and occupational therapy in a neurodiverse world.
Expect clear frameworks, case studies and tools you can put to work straight away plus time to connect with industry peers and service providers.
Hosted by Nellie Supports, NellieCon is a friendly, high-impact day built for people who want better outcomes for vulnerable clients.
Join us in Peterborough and be part of the conversation shaping practice in 2025.
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Gain the latest updates on the Mental Capacity Act, Court of Protection, safeguarding, and social care law
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Earn up to 8 hours of CPD
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Learn directly from leading barristers, solicitors, and social work experts
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Network with professionals across law, health, and social care
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Access exclusive conference materials and recordings after the event
Our Speakers
Meet our line-up of expert speakers bringing specialist insights from law, social care, financial planning, and health.
Georgia Clark
Specialist in Court of Protection costs with extensive experience supporting legal teams.
Heledd Wyn
Solicitor specialising in vulnerable clients, wills, and financial abuse prevention.
Sam Green - KGB Chambers
Barrister with expertise in court of protection and empowering decision-making for P.
Alison Harrod
Occupational therapist with a focus on neuro-diverse needs in legal and care contexts.
Gemma Hopper
Deputyship and property affairs specialist with practical experience in hoarding cases.
Our Panel Speakers
Director and qualified specialist in pre death planning and organisation.
Owl Guardian Services take care of a whole range of financial needs from claiming state benefits to high end investment programmes.
Dr Olga Chelidoni
Chartered Psychologist with a PhD in Occupational Health Psychology.
CPD and Professional Learning
Nellie Con 2025 provides a full day of structured professional learning designed for legal, social work, and care professionals.
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8 hours of expert-led sessions across law, social care, and practice
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Certificates of attendance issued to all delegates
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Hours can usually be logged as part of your annual CPD record through self-certification with your regulator or employer
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Practical learning outcomes tailored for solicitors, barristers, social workers, case managers, and care professionals
Keep your knowledge up to date and strengthen your professional practice – book your place today.
Agenda
Morning Sessions
Registration & Networking
Arrive, collect your delegate pack, and connect with fellow legal and social care professionals over coffee.
Sam Green | KBG Chambers
Many people before the Court of Protection are disempowered; this is recognised in the need to support P to make their own decisions. Using examples form the court process, Sam will discuss how the erosion of agency can be a crucial obstacle to securing the right outcome for P and courts and caregivers need to be aware of how radical action might help restore it.
Heledd Wyn | Rothley Law Limited
Who What & Why are clients vulnerable? When are the likely to be at risk of financial abuse? What can and should attorneys deputies and others be aware of?
Morning Coffee Break
Georgia Clarke | Paramount Legal Costs
An overview on recovering costs in the Court of Protection, with practical tips and guidance. Drawing on recent updates and key case law to help ensure fair remuneration for the work done by Deputies and case workers and maximise costs recovery on assessment.
Lunch & Networking
Enjoy a buffet lunch and connect with speakers, exhibitors, and delegates.
Afternoon Sessions
PM Sessions
Gemma Hopper | Nelsons Solicitors
This talk will be an interactive session with case study covering concerns with hoarding within the property that belongs to a vulnerable person under a deputyship order.
Alison Harrod | Breakthrough Therapy Solutions
Drawing on her frontline and business experience, Alison would offer advice to solicitors and social workers engaging with neurodivergent children. She can explain how sensory processing issues, emotional regulation challenges, and executive functioning difficulties affect capacity, communication, and daily living
Matthew Wyard | 3PB Barristers
A talk discussing the key themes that arise in applications to remove Lasting Powers of Attorney for Property and Financial Affairs and deputies.
Nellie on the Sofa: A Doctor, a Deputy, and a Death Planner Walk Into a Conference...
Dr. Olga Chelidoni, PhD | Sean McCullough, Owl Legal Services | Kristie Scott, "The Death Planner" discussing mental capacity, wills, and deputyships.
Who Should Attend
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Solicitors and barristers specialising in Court of Protection, wills, and social care law
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Professional deputies and attorneys supporting vulnerable clients
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Social workers and Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs)
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Best Interest Assessors (BIAs)
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Case managers and care coordinators
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Financial advisers and planners working with vulnerable clients
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Occupational therapists and allied health professionals involved in care and capacity issues
Whether you are a legal professional, social care practitioner, or allied specialist, this conference offers practical insights, networking opportunities, and continuing professional development to strengthen your work with clients.
Event Date & Time
Thursday 20 November 2025
09:00 – 17:00 GMT
Location
Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough
Lynch Wood, Peterborough, PE2 6GB
Venue Details
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Free on-site parking available for all delegates
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Full accessibility, including step-free access, accessible restrooms, and hearing loop facilities
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Refreshments and lunch included in delegate tickets, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available
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Mainline rail links to Peterborough, with the venue a short taxi ride from the station