This is the course to attend if you are a lawyer or adviser new to community care practice in England.
23 October 2015, 09.15-17.15, London,
6 hours CPD
Karen Ashton
Concessionary rate: £155+ VAT
Perfectly suited for new lawyers and advisers who specialise in the area of community care law, this course will also be of interest to health and social care practitioners who will need to have a good grasp of the law relating to adult social care. The course will focus on the main provisions of the Care Act 2014, but also explain the old community care legal framework and when it remains relevant
Topics include:
* The assessment process and eligibility decision-making
* Carers rights
* Care planning
* Personal budgets
* The charging rules
* The NHS/social services interface
The sessions are planned to allow time for discussion and questions which will give delegates an opportunity to address specific queries they may have with a leading expert in the field.
Delegates on this course will get a free* copy of the fifth edition of the seminal book in this area: Luke Clement's Community Care and the Law 5th Edition
LAG members and Legal Action subscribers get a 10% discount on commercial and standard rates.
If you would like to book a concessionary place then please email LAG to discuss.
*Terms and conditions apply. See website for details.
Also of interest:
Delegates will get a free copy of the LAG Legal Aid Handbook 2015/16 This has a dedicated chapter on conducting a mental health case by Richard Charlton.
Community Care Law Update - 11 November 2015 - One of our most popular courses. Places are filling up quickly so do book ASAP if you wish to attend!
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