What now for deprivations of liberty?
What will the effect of the postponement of the Liberty Protections Safeguards be on local authorities? Local Government Lawyer asked 50 adult social care lawyers for their views on the potential consequences.
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Regulations introduced as part of the third national lockdown will have significant implications for people in need of care and support, their families and friends and professionals involved in their lives. Stephen Broach and Sian Davies analyse the current regulations.
A third national ‘lockdown’ has been imposed in England, which will extend at least into mid-February 2021. During the second ‘lockdown’, Sian Davies and Steve Broach put on a webinar to consider the implications for care and support for disabled and elderly people. In this webinar, Steve and Sian look again at the following issues in the context of the current regulations and guidance:
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About the speakers
Stephen Broach Steve Broach is a public lawyer who advises and represents individuals, charities, companies and public authorities. He has particular interest and expertise in health, education and social care, with a focus on disability and children’s rights cases. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Sian Davies Sian has experience in advocacy, advice, and drafting in public law matters, across the full range of legal issues encountered by adult social services, children’s services and housing departments. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |