A recent Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman finding of ‘fault leading to injustice’ has cost a council £21,000. The council...

The National Audit Office (independent public spending watchdog) has recently produced a detailed report on adult social care. It states:...

This guidance was published by the Office of the Public Guardian on 5th October. It helps the person completing the Lasting Power of...

A GP practice has recently been rated inadequate by the CQC. The inspection report found a series of problems including: ‘Out of five...

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...

The Health and Social Care Ombudsman has taken action against a care home whose policy stated residents were still liable for fees 28...

The Health & Social Care Ombudsman has issued an unusually large (for the Ombudsman) fine against East Sussex County Council of £3,750 in...

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...

Following the recent Supreme Court judgment on the right to Section 117 aftercare, the DHSC has issued some initial guidance on disputes...

According to the latest verified Amazon review of The DoLS Handbook (2nd Edition), it is the 'Best DoLS Book Out!'. Find out for yourself...

This distressing case published yesterday was about EBY, a 17 year old victim of gang related violence and rape. The very serious risks...

Dates across 2023 & 2024, 5:30pm-6:30pm We are pleased to share that prominent human rights set, Garden Court Chambers has launched a...

This helpful and detailed guide published last week by Free Movement explains the rules and latest case law on this topic. * Click HERE...

The CQC is identifying the failure to follow conditions on DoLS authorisations on a regular basis in care homes. An inspection report...

The BIA Social Work England regulator for BIAs opened a consultation on 17 August. They are proposing to introduce new education and...

This wall chart shows the most commonly used detention powers. It is a quick and effective reference point for staff and patients to...