No more than ‘reasonably practicable’
Councils do not have to charge for care and support services under the Care Act 2014, but if they do the Statutory Guidance states (para 8.2) that in determining…
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Month: April 2022
Petition to introduce Personal Health Budgets in Wales
For a copy of the submission by Ann James and Luke Clements to the Senedd Petitions Committee concerning Petition P-05-1106 – click here.
Read moreCare proceedings: parents with a learning difficulties
For important High Court guidance on this issue click here: see paras 105 – 108.
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Government concedes carers’ hospital discharge rights
An earlier posting referred to Baroness Pitkeathley’s amendment to the Health and Care Bill which – although opposed by the Government – was passed in the House of Lords by…
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The NHS in Wales and the social care workforce crisis
The current edition of ‘Senedd Research’ highlights two important social welfare issues – namely the serious problems with the Welsh NHS and the social care workforce crisis. In relation…
Read moreWebinar Parent Carer Blame
For details of an update research webinar on 27 April 2022 click here
Read moreCouncil Contempt
Welsh Council found to be in contempt of court for its failure to address the needs of a young disabled man – click here for further details.
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