Nellie on the Sofa · Free conversations
Serious subjects.
A seat for everyone.
Care, capacity and the law are part of real lives. Nellie on the Sofa makes room to talk about how they meet.
Join Ben and Kerry Slater and their guests for informal, thoughtful conversations that bring professional knowledge and lived experience together.
What is Nellie on the Sofa?
The questions do not stop at the edge of a profession.
A question about capacity can also be a question about care, family relationships or someone’s rights. That is where our conversations begin.
Each episode brings a guest expert or a person with lived experience to the sofa. Together, we unpack a subject, explore what it means in practice and make space for different perspectives.
We talk about mental capacity and best interests, safeguarding, deputyship, social care, health funding and the Court of Protection. You can join live online or return to the recordings when a topic becomes relevant.
Who is it for?
For the people doing the work.
And the people living it.
Perhaps you are a solicitor, deputy or social worker facing a difficult question in practice. Perhaps you are a case manager, care professional, healthcare professional or financial planner looking beyond your own field.
Or perhaps you are a family member or carer trying to understand the decisions ahead. You are welcome here too. The aim is clear, plain-English discussion with enough detail to be useful.
Bring your curiosity. Leave with another perspective to reflect on, a clearer question to ask, or a conversation to share with a colleague.
Next confirmed live episode
When Someone Dies
With Kristie Scott of The Death Planner and Ben Slater.
A practical conversation about the first decisions after a death: who can act, what needs attention, what can wait and the pressures families face.
Join live online, submit questions during the session and receive the recording after registering.
Your time, your way
Missed the sofa?
The conversation is still there.
Watch a full conversation on YouTube, listen to an available podcast on Spotify, or find a topic that speaks to your current work or family situation.
Explore Watch & ListenEpisodes support general information, discussion and professional reflection. For CPD, check your regulator’s or employer’s requirements.
Before you join
A few things to know
Is it free?
Yes. Nellie on the Sofa is free to attend live and free to watch or listen to afterwards.
How do I join live?
Register for the episode through Eventbrite for the joining details. The event listing has the current date, time and format.
Can I suggest a guest or topic?
Yes. Contact Nellie Supports with your idea or question for a future conversation.
Can I use a recording for advice on a particular situation?
Episodes are for general information and professional learning. They do not replace legal or clinical advice about an individual situation.