6. Falling on Deaf Ears

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A man receives compensation after abuse in a Catholic boarding school and wants to know what has happened to some of his money. He asks Sue Mitchell to help him find out more. The hidden scandal of Power of Attorney - concerned neighbours ask Sue for help. Giving someone else control of your finances and decisions – through Lasting Power of Attorney – is meant to come with a guarantee that they always act in your best interest. In this series, BBC investigative reporter Sue Mitchell explores a widespread business practice where some people are moved out of their homes and left with no idea what is happening to their money. Shadow World: Gripping stories from the shadows - BBC investigations from across the UK. Presented by Sue Mitchell Produced by Sue Mitchell, Joel Moors and Winifred Robinson