Social Care Law Lecture Series
The materials on this page provide an introduction to social care law principles, procedures and rights. The intention is that the materials will build into a basic education programme for anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of the legal rights of disabled people (adults and children), older people and unpaid carers to social care support services.
Lecture 1
Assessing Social Care Needs
An introductory lecture explaining the legal duties on local authorities to assess the needs of disabled adults and children, older people and unpaid carers for social care services.
In addition to the ‘further links’ listed in the right hand column – articles concerning the assessment process and recent developments can be found in the ‘resources’ page of this web site – and possibly the ‘what’s new’ section. The resource page includes links to precedent letters and details of the law concerning panels etc.
Lecture 2
Care and Support Planning
An introductory lecture explaining the legal duties on local authorities to provide support services and/or direct payments to meet the assessed needs of disabled adults and children, older people and unpaid carers.
In addition to the ‘further links’ listed in the right hand column – articles concerning Care and Support Planning and recent developments can be found in the ‘resources’ page of this web site – and possibly the ‘what’s new’ section. The resource page includes links to precedent letters and details of how to challenge reductions in care.
Lecture 3
NHS Continuing Care and the Law
An introductory lecture concerning eligibility for NHS Continuing Care funding.
In addition to the ‘further links’ listed in the right hand column – articles concerning the NHS Continuing Care and the Law and recent developments can be found in the ‘resources’ page of this web site – and possibly the ‘what’s new’ section.
Lecture 4
The rights of carers: caring as a human right
A lecture delivered to the International Alliance of Carer Organisations (IACO) in Helsinki in June 2014.
In addition to the ‘further links’ listed in the right hand column – ‘carer’ related articles and recent developments can be found in the ‘resources’ page of this web site – and possibly the ‘what’s new’ section.
Lecture 1 further links
Assessments and the Law
from Community Care & the Law Chapter 3 Luke Clements & Pauline Thompson (Legal Action 2011) [click on ‘Download sample chapter’]
Assessments and Disabled Children
from Disabled Children: a Legal Handbook chapter 3 Steve Broach, Luke Clements & Janet Read (Legal Action Group) paras 3.30 – 3.46.
Carers Assessments
from Carers and their Rights – the law relating to carers chapter 5 Luke Clements (Carers UK 2015).
Lecture 2 further links
Care & Support Planning and Disabled Children
from Disabled Children: a Legal Handbook chapter 3 Steve Broach, Luke Clements & Janet Read (Legal Action Group) paras 3.47 – 3.143
Carers and Support Services
from Carers and their Rights – the law relating to carers chapter 6 Luke Clements (Carers UK 2015)
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Lecture 3 further links
NHS Continuing Care Guides
PowerPoint files outlining NHS Continuing Care law in England and Wales can be accessed on this site under the ‘Resources‘ tab. Excellent guides have also been produced by the Alzheimer’s Disease Society, by Age UK and by the Spinal Injuries Association.
Lecture 4 further links
For a series of interviews with leaders of carer organisations around the globe discussing a variety of carer related topic can be accessed at – click here