Care Act charging

For an interesting analysis of the Norfolk judgment in the ‘Local Government Lawyer’ click here  

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Carers Survey

The Who Cares Campaign has a survey it would like young carers and young adult carers (and service providers that engage with younger carers) to complete – click here  for…

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Carers and the Health and Care Bill

Reaction to the White Paper on NHS reform has been lukewarm with many key players pointing out that restructuring an endlessly restructured NHS will not in itself address its critical…

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NHS Ombudsman news and a Fast-track decision

The reports of the English Parliamentary and Health Services Ombudsman are now being published – click here to access the relevant page.  This is good news.  The Local Government and…

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NHS Continuing Health Care and Direct Payments in Wales

Disabled People in Wales of all ages who are eligible for NHS Continuing Health Care and who want to remain living in the community – have been left without a…

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NHS Ombudsman news and a Fast-track decision

The reports of the Parliamentary and Health Services Ombudsman are now being published – click here to access the relevant page.  This is good news.  The Local Government and Social…

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