How do you fire a solicitor over whose appointment you had no control...?

[CoPHostage]

I don't want to give too much personal info, but I have been held hostage by the Court of Protection for almost 4½ years (I have PTSD from an abusive relationship, I went to my GP for help, ended up sectioned (no mental illness diagnosed) and then this nightmare began. I have since seen 2 consultant psychiatrists who've deemed that I do not lack mental capacity and that the MCA was unlawfully applied).




The CoP assigned me a solicitor. She is doing NOTHING to help me. I have heard from her just 3 times in 4 years. She KNOWS I have PTSD and she KNOWS what effect my current situation is having on my physical and mental health (I am a literal prisoner; I am not allowed to leave the flat, and staff control everything, including my food. I am not allowed to buy food, staff have stopped my benefits, and they've taken my phone).




I can't go to the Ombudsman because I am not getting any response from either her or her firm's complaints department, at least not beyond an automated reply. It's just complete radio silence - whilst I'm stuck here living in fear (this is worse than the relationship I escaped, because at least I was able to escape that. I can't escape this. I'm trapped here and I'm SCARED.




I don't even have an IMCA.




I need to get rid of her so that I can appoint a solicitor of my choosing who will approach this from a human rights perspective.




Can you help...? Can you signpost...? If it matters, I'm in Bristol.

[echat11]

Hi COPHOSTAGE

Welcome to LB

It's difficult for you, but stay calm.

Have you written to your MP?

this is exactly what they are here to help with.

You shouldn't feel like a hostage, especially when you need help and care.

[atticus]

Is this solicitor a court appointed Deputy?