{"id":59301,"date":"2026-09-01T08:19:30","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T08:19:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-uk\/?p=59301"},"modified":"2026-09-01T08:19:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T08:19:32","slug":"navigating-the-evolving-compensation-landscape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-uk\/insights\/navigating-the-evolving-compensation-landscape","title":{"rendered":"Navigating the evolving compensation landscape"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-well well is-style-b-blue-tint-4\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deputies guide protected parties through the emotional, practical and financial adjustments that follow settlement, helping them manage expectations in an increasingly complex post\u2011litigation landscape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They support families in understanding how far an award must go amid rising care costs, ensuring choices made today continue to meet long\u2011term needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainable award management depends on strategic, forward\u2011looking planning, as settlements must provide for protected parties throughout their lives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deputies and advisers work closely to support sound decision\u2011making, using forecasting and flexible planning to help protected parties navigate market volatility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protected parties and their families benefit from steady emotional support and clear, measured guidance as they adjust to new responsibilities after settlement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selecting an adviser is as much about trust and personal rapport as technical capability, with specialist teams often best placed to meet protected parties\u2019 needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robust partnerships between deputies and wealth managers, built on communication and transparency, are vital for maintaining financial stability amid increasing scrutiny and evolving regulation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Professional Deputies Forum<\/strong><strong> is dedicated to supporting deputies by delivering training, comprehensive resources, and a unified voice for members with our key stakeholders, we enable our members to navigate an evolving landscape with confidence. We are committed to fostering collaboration and driving excellence in professional practice.<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the past decade, compensation awards have become far harder to manage, driven by rising care costs, increasing caseloads and more complex long\u2011term needs. Recent analysis shows average past care costs rose by 82% between 2020 and 2024, while future care costs increased by 65%, placing significant pressure on settlements set years earlier.\u00b9 At the same time, awards have become more sophisticated, often combining lump sums with Periodical Payment Orders (PPOs) and long-term planning horizons. Deputies now need not only legal expertise but a detailed understanding of care markets, inflation risk and financial sustainability. Care\u2011sector wage inflation, used to index PPOs, rose to 7.25% in 2025\u00b2 \u2013 outpacing wider inflation, adding further uncertainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protected parties therefore need specialist, adaptive financial support, requiring strong partnerships between deputies and investment professionals to build sustainable long\u2011term strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201c<\/em>Our role goes far beyond managing finances. We help protected parties navigate the emotional, practical and financial shift that follows settlement.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caroline Featherby, Court of Protection Deputy, Barcan+Kirby<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-navigating-post-settlement-complexity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Navigating post\u2011settlement complexity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a serious injury settlement finally arrives, families often expect life to become simpler. After years of litigation and uncertainty, receiving the award can feel like the end of a long struggle; however, the realities of managing awards can be more complex than families anticipate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOur role goes far beyond managing finances,\u201d says Caroline Featherby, Partner and Court of Protection Deputy at Barcan+Kirby. \u201cWe help protected parties navigate the emotional, practical and financial shift that follows settlement. Managing expectations and providing steady, realistic guidance is essential during that transition.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe settlements landscape has shifted considerably in recent years,\u201d Featherby says. \u201cA few years ago, deputies had much broader general authority. Now, the framework is far more detailed, and we need court approval for many decisions that were previously routine \u2014 from buying or selling property to entering tenancy agreements or arranging care assessments.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThese goals still remain achievable,\u201d she adds. \u201cHowever, they now involve additional applications, documentation and timeframes that inevitably affect how long funds can last.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She emphasises that this shift requires deputies to adapt their approach: \u201cOur role now involves being more strategic and forward\u2011thinking \u2013 anticipating what permissions may be needed and coordinating applications in a way that keeps things moving steadily for the people we support.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cA few years ago, deputies had much broader general authority. Now, the framework is far more detailed, and we need court approval for many decisions that were previously routine \u2014 from buying or selling property to entering tenancy agreements or arranging care assessments.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caroline Featherby, Court of Protection Deputy, Barcan+Kirby<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-effective-settlement-management-in-a-complex-landscape\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Effective settlement management in a complex landscape<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rising care costs and long\u2011term needs add significant complexity after settlement, meaning awards that appear substantial must be carefully managed to support protected parties sustainably throughout their lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat looks like a life\u2011changing sum on paper can seem very different once you factor in rising care costs and the need for long\u2011term stability,\u201d Featherby explains. Deputies help families understand how far an award must stretch. \u201cOur role is to show the full picture without overwhelming them,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With compassion and clarity, deputies guide protected parties through budgeting, decision\u2011making and the new responsibilities that come with managing a large sum of money \u2014 often for the first time. It\u2019s challenging work, requiring sensitivity as well as guidance. \u201cThese conversations aren\u2019t always easy,\u201d she says, \u201cbut they are essential. We support families in making decisions that feel right today and still serve protected parties well in the years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though the system is undoubtedly more complex than it once was, Featherby explains that the focus remains firmly on finding practical ways to navigate any challenges that arise. \u201cThere\u2019s no perfect pathway, but there are always workable solutions when you take the time to understand a family\u2019s situation and what the protected party really needs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By bringing together legal expertise, financial awareness and emotional intelligence, deputies help families confidently navigate a complex landscape through a clearer lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-ensuring-sustainable-award-management-practices\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ensuring sustainable award management practices<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the core challenges in managing modern compensation awards is ensuring they remain sustainable throughout a protected party\u2019s lifetime; deputies must now take a more strategic and forward\u2011looking approach than before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cA \u00a32 million settlement today doesn\u2019t stretch nearly as far as it did ten years ago,\u201d she says. \u201cWhen the goal is to support someone over their lifetime, the settlement must be managed so it remains sustainable far into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caroline Featherby, Court of Protection Deputy, Barcan+Kirby<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Affordability is the starting point for every decision, notes Featherby. \u201cA \u00a32 million settlement today doesn\u2019t stretch nearly as far as it did ten years ago,\u201d she says. \u201cWhen the goal is to support someone over their lifetime, the settlement must be managed so it remains sustainable far into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In practice, that means budgets must be monitored closely and reviewed often. Even small increases in care hours or therapy needs can have a significant long\u2011term impact, especially as inflation continues to rise across the care sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-effective-wealth-management-in-a-more-volatile-world\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Effective wealth management in a more volatile world<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From a wealth management perspective, Mark Inskip, Director and Wealth Manager, RBC Brewin Dolphin, sees firsthand how market behaviour has added another layer of complexity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe last five years have been very volatile for investments,\u201d he explains. \u201cYou can have a great year followed by a challenging one. Managing expectations is a big part of our job now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For people who\u2019ve never managed significant sums before \u2013 especially those adapting to life after a serious injury \u2013 this volatility can feel unsettling. Some may be overly cautious about spending, while others often underestimate how quickly costs accumulate over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Featherby, much of the deputy\u2019s work lies in helping families establish a balanced, sustainable position between these two extremes. This is where specialist financial planning becomes particularly valuable; advisers will use financial forecasting tools to model how a range of future scenarios might influence protected parties\u2019 long-term financial stability. This gives families a clearer foundation for decision\u2011making and a better understanding of what is realistically achievable. \u201cCashflow forecasting is often the reassurance they need,\u201d explains Inskip. \u201cIt shows what the future might look like, and where any pressure points are.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This modelling will develop as the protected party\u2019s circumstances change. Deputies provide updated information throughout the process, such as adjustments to care arrangements, planned purchases, health developments or unexpected expenses. This ensures the projections remain as accurate as possible. This more responsive, collaborative approach helps families feel supported in their decision\u2011making, even when the financial picture shifts over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By combining realistic budgeting, ongoing communication and specialist investment strategies, deputies and advisers can ensure that compensation awards support independence, wellbeing and dignity throughout a protected party\u2019s life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-understanding-the-human-side-of-settlement-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding the human side of settlement management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the financial considerations, deputies and advisers often find themselves supporting families through a complex emotional landscape. The first year after settlement can involve unexpected pressures. \u201cFamilies hope the trauma will ease once the money arrives and life will be simpler, but the reality can be more complicated,\u201d says Featherby. \u201cInstead, they may find themselves suddenly facing major decisions, responsibilities and uncertainty.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Featherby, the most effective response is to give protected parties and their families the space to understand their new reality. This requires time and regular communication. \u201cI\u2019ll sit across the kitchen table for as long as it takes,\u201d she explains. \u201cWe go through budgets, priorities and what the next few years may look like. Some conversations are straightforward; many are more complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;\u201cPeople often want everything resolved immediately,\u201d adds Featherby. \u201cBut the processes we\u2019re often dealing with can take time \u2013 and explaining that can be challenging.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inskip acknowledges this emotional dimension from a wealth management perspective. \u201cMoney brings out different emotions,\u201d he explains. \u201cPeople assume the worry ends with settlement, but in reality, it often just changes shape. Our job is partly education, partly reassurance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-selecting-the-right-wealth-manager\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Selecting the right wealth manager<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many protected parties and their families, selecting a wealth manager is one of the most significant decisions they make after a settlement. While financial and strategic considerations may be involved, the decision is usually a more personal one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Featherby is familiar with the \u2018beauty parades\u2019 in which protected parties meet with a range of potential advisers, and sees her role as a blend of advocacy and financial matchmaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019ve stopped wearing suits when meeting clients. We talk about anything other than investments for the first fifteen minutes. Once the relationship is there, the technical stuff follows.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mark Inskip, Director and Wealth Manager, RBC Brewin Dolphin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt usually comes down to gut feeling on part of the protected party,\u201d Featherby explains. \u201cI choose who I invite based on what I know about my client \u2013 do they prefer someone older? Younger? Casual? Formal? It\u2019s about finding personalities that fit, just like any relationship.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This sensitivity is important. Trust and rapport matter just as much as technical skill \u2013 clients need to feel understood and at ease. To support this, Featherby will often offer advisers insight into communication preferences or sensitivities that may help build stronger connections. \u201cIt\u2019s about giving advisers the context they need to connect in a way that feels respectful and reassuring,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inskip echoes this personalised approach. \u201cI\u2019ve stopped wearing suits when meeting clients,\u201d he explains. \u201cWe talk about anything other than investments for the first fifteen minutes. Once the relationship is there, the technical stuff follows.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This emphasis on human connection reflects the broader reality of Court of Protection work. Protected parties and their families often face emotional overwhelm, and jargon-heavy conversations can create distance. Clear, empathetic communication is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s where specialist teams bring real value, says Justina Best, Regional Strategic Partnerships Manager, RBC Brewin Dolphin. \u201cYou can\u2019t simply adapt generalist advice to this world. You need people who understand deputies, injury\u2011related needs, and the emotional context they\u2019re operating in,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ultimately, while financial strategies matter, successful long\u2011term partnerships are built on understanding, trust and authenticity. As Best puts it, \u201cPeople remember how you made them feel long before they remember what you told them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-working-together-for-long-term-stability\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Working together for long\u2011term stability<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A successful outcome rests on a foundation of partnership between deputies and wealth managers. \u201cConstant communication is essential,\u201d says Featherby. \u201cI update the wealth manager on care costs, income, big purchases \u2013 anything that affects affordability.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inskip agrees. \u201cWe often need to revisit cashflow models when unexpected expenses arise,\u201d he says. \u201cIt\u2019s about staying ahead so deputies can make informed decisions or justify them to the court.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The protection landscape is shifting, with recent judgments increasing scrutiny over how deputies make decisions and who they can instruct. In <em>Irwin Mitchell Trust Corporation v PW<\/em>\u00b3, the Court held that professional deputies can\u2019t use investment or asset management services linked to their own firm unless provided entirely free, reinforcing the need for transparent, conflict\u2011free relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similarly, in <em>Lumb v NHS Humber<\/em>\u2074, the Court clarified that managing NHS Personal Health Budget direct payments falls outside a deputy\u2019s standard authority, meaning separate NHS\u2011led arrangements are required. This has practical implications for deputies supporting clients with complex health\u2011funded care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These rulings add to existing pressures, such as delays in court orders and rising care costs, at a time when lower interest rates mean settlements can no longer rely on cash returns alone and more funds must be invested \u2013 all within a system where families understandably want quick answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite these pressures, Featherby encourages her clients not to feel rushed. \u201cTaking time and getting advice early helps ensure effective decision-making,\u201d she explains. Ultimately, managing a compensation award is far more than financial planning. 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