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Adult community care law is the legal framework that governs the provision of social care services and support for adults with care and support needs, including elderly and disabled individuals.
The Care Act 2014
changed the landscape of adult community care in England and placed obligations upon the local authority to assess, provide care and support for those assessed as eligible for care and support needs and methodology to charge for the care and support. There are continuous changes in the law which means that the landscape of adult social care law is continually changing. With the local authorities budgets being cut, it is even more important for vulnerable adults and their families have legal representation to ensure their rights are defended in the right way.
At ABA Solicitors, our Adult Community Care Team have over 15 years of experience in adult community care matters, Mental Capacity Act disputes and Court of Protection work, we can advise and assist you with various matters including:-
- challenging Care Act Assessments
- Requesting urgent interim accommodation pending assessment
- Dealing with disputes relating to level and type of care required
- Challenging cost and funding issues relating to care packages
- drafting court applications to the Court of Protection / High Court to request orders in a person’s best interests in the event of a dispute with professionals / family members
- Mental Health Legal Advice
- Representing family members in displacement of nearest relative applications
- Judicial Review of Public Authorities
Our charge out rate is based on the standard hourly rates as listed below. We work hard to ensure that an estimate is provided at the onset and any charges beyond our original estimate are discussed with you at an earlier stage.
