How stress impacts social workers – and how they’re trying to cope
Oliver Beer and Professor Sheena Asthana believe employers have a duty of care to their staff but are too often falling short. Oliver...
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- Nov 23
Who's Who in the Court of Protection?
This helpful guide on the Open Justice Court of Protection Project website explains the key roles and terminology used in the Court of...
- Nov 21
Pet Friendly Care Homes, Best Interests & Care Plans
The issue of pets and best interests has become relevant in a number of cases before the Court of Protection. For example, in the case...
- Nov 17
Failure to assess mental capacity costs council £21,000
A recent Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman finding of ‘fault leading to injustice’ has cost a council £21,000. The council...
- Nov 14
Reforming adult social care in England
The National Audit Office (independent public spending watchdog) has recently produced a detailed report on adult social care. It states:...
- Nov 9
Avoid Errors when completing a Lasting Power of Attorney Form
This guidance was published by the Office of the Public Guardian on 5th October. It helps the person completing the Lasting Power of...
- Nov 7
DNACPR, consent and the CQC
A GP practice has recently been rated inadequate by the CQC. The inspection report found a series of problems including: ‘Out of five...
- Nov 3
Coercive Control FREE Seminar
On 8th November (17.30 to 19.00) , you can view this event by Doughty Street Chambers online. The in person event is now full. Register...
- Oct 20
Can a care home keep charging a person 28 days after they have died?
The Health and Social Care Ombudsman has taken action against a care home whose policy stated residents were still liable for fees 28...
- Oct 19
Mental capacity to manage finances and the Ombudsman
The Health & Social Care Ombudsman has issued an unusually large (for the Ombudsman) fine against East Sussex County Council of £3,750 in...
- Oct 17
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) wall chart – new edition
The 4th edition of the DoLS wall chart has just been released. It is written by Aasya F Mughal and Steven Richards, authors of the...
- Oct 16
Section 117 aftercare and the Supreme Court ruling
Following the recent Supreme Court judgment on the right to Section 117 aftercare, the DHSC has issued some initial guidance on disputes...
- Oct 10
Best DoLS Book Out!' (Amazon Review)
According to the latest verified Amazon review of The DoLS Handbook (2nd Edition), it is the 'Best DoLS Book Out!'. Find out for yourself...
- Oct 10
NEW CASE DoL of a 17 year old and the Inherent Jurisdiction
This distressing case published yesterday was about EBY, a 17 year old victim of gang related violence and rape. The very serious risks...
- Oct 9
FREE WEBINARS: Neurodiversity in the Justice System
Dates across 2023 & 2024, 5:30pm-6:30pm We are pleased to share that prominent human rights set, Garden Court Chambers has launched a...
- Sep 27
No Recourse to Public Funds
This helpful and detailed guide published last week by Free Movement explains the rules and latest case law on this topic. * Click HERE...
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