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Free legal advice in Community Care, Employment, Housing & Welfare Benefits. Legal Aid representation in Community Care, Housing, Discrimination & Public Law.
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In England, parent carers are entitled to a parent carer assessment, under S17ZD Children Act 1989. A parent carer is someone aged 18 or over who provides or intends to provide care for a disabled child. #parentcarer #socialcare
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The Working Together to Safeguard Children Guidance, paragraph 83, states: "where particular needs are identified at any stage of the assessment, social workers should not wait until the assessment reaches a conclusion before commissioning services to support the child".
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For individuals living in England who need #socialcare support from their local authorities, S19(3) Care Act 2014 provides a power to give interim support pending completion of an assessment, where needs are urgent. Have you ever asked for this support from your council?
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On the 6th April 2024, a new law was passed that gives people the right to ask employers for #flexibleworking from day one of your employment if you live in England, Scotland or Wales.
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In England, parent carers are entitled to a parent carer assessment, under S17ZD Children Act 1989. A parent carer is someone aged 18 or over who provides or intends to provide care for a disabled child. #parentcarer #socialcare
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For individuals living in England who need #socialcare support from their local authorities, S19(3) Care Act 2014 provides a power to give interim support pending completion of an assessment, where needs are urgent. Have you ever asked for this support from your council?
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Budget smarter. Find helpful budgeting tools and tips in our guide and take control of your finances today. Find out how here:
dls.org.uk
What is the cost of living crisis? The cost of living crisis is the increase in the cost of everyday expenses, such as energy, food, and housing. It occurs when prices rise faster than incomes,...
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The #Government are expected to publish plans on how to reform #Send provision in England this autumn. The #DepartmentforEducation states they are listening to families as it puts together plans to "transform outcomes for every child with Send".
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During an adult social care needs assessment, the local authority are required to have regard to the service user accessing the community. #socialcare #careact #CommunityCare
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Make getting around more affordable. Our guide explains how to access transport discounts like the Disabled Persons Railcard and bus pass schemes. Read more here: How Disabled People Can Manage the Cost of Living Crisis | Disability Law Service
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Cut your energy bills. Our guide explains how to access discounts and support to lower costs. Find out more here:
dls.org.uk
What is the cost of living crisis? The cost of living crisis is the increase in the cost of everyday expenses, such as energy, food, and housing. It occurs when prices rise faster than incomes,...
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Errors by machines used to diagnose diabetes mean at least 55,000 people in England will need further blood tests, a BBC investigation has discovered. At least 55,000 people face new tests in diabetes error - BBC News
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Do you advise on #CommunityCare issues in the not-for-profit sector and want to connect with peers to share knowledge & discuss challenges? Join our next Community Care subgroup meeting (online) on Wed 10 Sept, 2–3.15pm. 👉 Register here: https://t.co/Nw50WqgP3s
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Budget smarter. Find helpful budgeting tools and tips in our guide and take control of your finances today. Find out how here:
dls.org.uk
What is the cost of living crisis? The cost of living crisis is the increase in the cost of everyday expenses, such as energy, food, and housing. It occurs when prices rise faster than incomes,...
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Train stations are set to be made more accessible after a disabled man who was left stranded while travelling took on a legal battle. Accessibility improved at North East and Cumbria train stations - BBC News
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Working Together to Safeguard Children Guidance, paragraph 83, states: "where particular needs are identified at any stage of the assessment, social workers should not wait until the assessment reaches a conclusion before commissioning services to support the child". #socialcare
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A campaigner whose daughter died in a mental health hospital is proposing a new law to give medical staff extra training on autism in women. Lolly's Law: Bournemouth mum wants to improve autism training - BBC News
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Budget smarter. Find helpful budgeting tools and tips in our guide and take control of your finances today. Find out how here:
dls.org.uk
What is the cost of living crisis? The cost of living crisis is the increase in the cost of everyday expenses, such as energy, food, and housing. It occurs when prices rise faster than incomes,...
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Amy is one of thousands of patients across England caught in the backlog of mental health care. Mental health waiting lists: Amy has complex PTSD but has seen a psychiatrist once in 10 years - BBC News
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Save on travel costs. Learn about Disabled Persons Railcards and bus pass schemes in our guide. Find out how here: https://t.co/1FK1BaK8MP
dls.org.uk
What is the cost of living crisis? The cost of living crisis is the increase in the cost of everyday expenses, such as energy, food, and housing. It occurs when prices rise faster than incomes,...
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