Care Act Conversations with CASCAIDr

Community Care law faces the double challenge of insufficient resource to deliver duties and lack of legal aid to make challenges. CASCAIDr is currently fundraising through Crowd Justice to co-fund a suite of publicly available barristers' opinions on four of the most essential areas of law. In this episode we highlight issues in these areas: Care Act processes, meeting eligible needs, direct...

In this episode, we dive into the topic of charging for adult social care. We talk through the law, regulations and guidance that cover this. We explore the financial implications and accountabilities when you are planning, arranging or receiving adult social care.

In this episode we finish our two-part exploration of direct payments by looking at how they are managed. We give you a 'who's who' of roles and highlight important aspects of these to help you understand what you are taking on.

Sutton, and DMA - looking at whether the Courts would be likely to decide that a duty really IS a duty, in difficult times. If you just want to access the recordings of these Principles Podcasts, please go to this webpage here: cascaidr.org.uk/principles CASCAIDr produces a fortnightly Round-Up of news from the Adult Social Care sector for £25pa (for 24-25 issues a year). If you sign up to pay for...

In this episode we start our two-part exploration of direct payments by looking at what they are and how they can be used. We talk about some of the issues that arise - including sufficiency of the payment and flexibility - and what the law says, so that you can uphold your rights.

Articles 3 and 8 (Enfield, Gunter, Kensington & Chelsea, Sutton (Clarke)) If you just want to access the recordings of these Principles Podcasts, please go to this webpage here: cascaidr.org.uk/principles CASCAIDr produces a fortnightly Round-Up of news from the Adult Social Care sector for £25pa (for 24-25 issues a year). If you sign up to pay for that, we will send you the full PowerPoints f...

A bout the meaning of the words or duties in the Care Act (Suffolk, Croydon, Westminster) Not making an error of law about the meaning of the words or duties in the Care Act (Suffolk, Croydon, Westminster) If you just want to access the recordings of these Principles Podcasts, please go to this webpage here: cascaidr.org.uk/principles CASCAIDr produces a fortnightly Round-Up of news from the Adult...

In this episode, we delve into the mysteries of ordinary residence, deemed ordinary residence and, ultimately, which Council has responsibility for meeting duties under the Care Act 2014. We go through the law and principles, and provide sound advice on how to ensure that wrangles don't get in the way of your entitlements.

Stating or giving reasons (Kensington & Chelsea)

Full information and participation rights (KK, Croydon (a pre Care Act case and a more recent Croydon case too) If you just want to access the recordings of these Principles Podcasts, please go to this webpage here: cascaidr.org.uk/principles CASCAIDr produces a fortnightly Round-Up of news from the Adult Social Care sector for £25pa (for 24-25 issues a year). If you sign up to pay for that, we wi...

By not taking leave of one’s senses (Westminster, Sutton (a pre Care Act case) If you just want to access the recordings of these Principles Podcasts, please go to this webpage here: cascaidr.org.uk/principles CASCAIDr produces a fortnightly Round-Up of news from the Adult Social Care sector for £25pa (for 24-25 issues a year). If you sign up to pay for that, we will send you the full powerpointsf...

In this episode, we discuss the many and frequent ways that people get pushed into paying additional fees for care homes, above what the state will cover. We highlight the questions you need to ask before agreeing to any top-ups or to challenge top-ups that are in place, to ensure that are only used when there is a genuine choice and the payment is for a want rather than a need.

With an evidence basis and not ignoring the evidence basis (Redbridge, Birmingham, Oxfordshire, Southwark, Merton) If you just want to access the recordings of these Principles Podcasts, please go to this webpage here: cascaidr.org.uk/principles CASCAIDr produces a fortnightly Round-Up of news from the Adult Social Care sector for £25pa (for 24-25 issues a year). If you sign up to pay for that, we...

Under the Care Act (Merton, and MN) If you just want to access the recordings of these Principles Podcasts, please go to this webpage here: cascaidr.org.uk/principles CASCAIDr produces a fortnightly Round-Up of news from the Adult Social Care sector for £25pa (for 24-25 issues a year). If you sign up to pay for that, we will send you the full powerpointsfrom this Principles Podcasts series: please...

Triggered by a professional judgment where acting defensibly is all that is required – (Gloucestershire, Bristol, Re X, Haringey, Hackney) If you just want to access the recordings of these Principles Podcasts, please go to this webpage here: cascaidr.org.uk/principles CASCAIDr produces a fortnightly Round-Up of news from the Adult Social Care sector for £25pa (for 24-25 issues a year). If you sig...

Unless there’s a very good reason not to: examples are the Care and Support Guidance, the MHA Code, the MCA Code the Homelessness Code (AK v Islington) If you just want to access the recordings of these Principles Podcasts, please go to this webpage here: cascaidr.org.uk/principles CASCAIDr produces a fortnightly Round-Up of news from the Adult Social Care sector for £25pa (for 24-25 issues a year...

An overview of where adult social care principles come from; why it matters to pull councils up when they do not act lawfully; and why it’s important to know the cases, and insist on remedies, including restitution (CP v NE Lincs) If you just want to access the recordings of these Principles Podcasts, please go to this webpage here: cascaidr.org.uk/principles CASCAIDr produces a fortnightly Round-...

In this episode, we explore how the Mental Capacity Act relates to Care Act duties. We talk about issues that come up in the context of Care Act processes and decisions that are to do with mental capacity. We highlight important areas for you to be aware of, and how you can ensure that your wishes and wants are taken into account in the future. We recommend that everyone uses and refers to the Men...

In this episode, we highlight the Care Planning gap. This is the gap between what the Care Act says must or should happen in terms of people having a plan, and care being provided to meet eligible needs, and what can happen in practice. We highlight the law and the action you can take to get your entitlements and respond to legal issues.

In this episode, we highlight the Carer’s Support gap. This is the gap between what the Care Act says must or should happen in terms of carers’ entitlements, and what can happen in practice. We highlight some legal remedies that carers can use to prevent or respond to legal issues.

In this episode, we talk about the gap between what the Care Act says must or should happen, and what can happen in practice. We focus in on the assessment gap and highlight some legal remedies if you find yourself waiting for a Care Act assessment.

In our second episode, we discuss the complexity and confusion around hospital discharge. We advise on what can go wrong, including decision making and funding. And we go over the important areas for you to clarify if you or a loved one is in hospital.

In this episode, Belinda, Gerry and Sara, talk about the issue of getting the Care Act backwards, when councils start with what care is available and then work backwards to eligibility and needs. We highlight what the law says should happen in assessment and care planning, and how you can push for your entitlements.