Community Care Law and Local Authority Handbook

9^th June 2008

Chambers are pleased to announce the publications of the Community Care Law and Local Authority Handbook written by Jonathan Butler.

The handbook is an introduction to community care law and covers the following;

• What it is and why it is relevant
• Mental Health Acts 1983 & 2007
• Capacity Act 2005
• Protection of vulnerable adults
• Disabled children
• Leaving Care Legislation
• Assessment of adults in need
• Regime of charging by Local Authorities
• Direct Payments
• Community Care versus Health Care Needs

This introduction is intended to be of use to any legal adviser (whether employed by a local authority or working in private practice) who (for example) deals with those providing social care services to others, or has clients who have mental health problems, or provide services to those with mental health problems (including those who may lack capacity or are classed as vulnerable adults). It also covers other issues arising out of financing of services, and the charging for services, or recovery of overcharging.

For more information on the above book please contact Jordans Publishing on 0117 918 1490 or www.jordanspublishing.co.uk

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