Gives a summary of developments in the legislative framework and best practice relevant to the area of adult protection work. This work explains legislation that can be used in adult protection work, covering criminal and civil law, and crucial national guidance such as Achieving Best Evidence. It includes case studies and good practice points.
Analyzes the effect of 12 Social Security solvency options on Social Security beneficiaries. This book focuses on one reform category and explains Social Security policy, reasons why some policymakers propose this particular type of reform, and how the reform proposal works.
Addresses the challenges facing the Social Security Administration including issues for disability and dependent benefits, the implications of different indexing choices, the need for greater transparency with regard to general revenue financing, possible effects on the elderly poor and mitigation options, legal analysis, and the costs of reform.
Examines legal, policy and practice changes affecting community care. This title provides comprehensive explanations of community care legislation, as well as other areas of law directly relevant to practitioners, including the NHS, disabled facilities grants and housing adaptations, asylum and immigration, mental capacity and human rights.
Covering different areas of Northern Ireland social work law relating to social work practice, this practical book advises and guides, and presents the legislative information. It is suitable for lawyers, social workers and social work students in Northern Ireland, and for busy legal practitioners and health care professionals alike.
Suitable for those involved in the workings of the regulatory systems, and the appeals processes, for care services in England and Wales, this title contains the Health and Social Care Act 2008, The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Care Standards Tribunal Regulations 2008 and The Care Quality Commission Regulations 2008.
A guide that explains the community care practice and the law. It describes the legislation relevant to practitioners, including: rules about how people in need get an assessment from local authorities; the assessment of need itself; charging for services; ordinary residence; topping up of care home fees; and, assessing informal carers.