article_snippet.sent: Thomas lives with Thomas mother, 48, who is now Thomas full-time carer, father Andrew, 50, a supervisor for a maintenance firm, and older brother in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
article_snippet.sent: However, Thomas, who is now 21, was listed as a ‘protected person’ on court paperwork, a term used to describe somebody who lacks capacity to conduct proceedings for Thomas, who is now 21, was listed as a ‘protected person’ on court paperwork, a term used to describe somebody who lacks capacity to conduct proceedings for themselves.
article_snippet.sent: her son mother was listed as her son ‘litigation friend’, somebody with the power to make decisions about the case on behalf of the protected person.
article_snippet.sent: I need to speak to my solicitor.
article_snippet.sent: Chief executive John Tradewell added: ‘the council will continue to help Thomas access the care and support Thomas needs to live as fulfilling a life as possible.