Assessments: The Legal Framework

DATES:

21 October 2008

2 June 2009

TIMES:

10.00am – 4.30pm

TRAINER:

Jean Gould

CPD POINTS: (Accredited by The Institute of Legal Executives and The Law Society)

5 hours

The assessment process is the gateway to community care and continuing care service provision and so it is important that both public authorities and advisers and lawyers understand the legal framework.  This course sets out the law and policy guidance in this area and explains its practical relevance.

AIMS:

·         for participants to understand the law, guidance and caselaw on assessments for service users and carers

·         to identify unlawful aspects of assessments and care planning

·         to understand the legal relevance of resources and eligibility criteria

INCLUDES:

·        Assessments under the NHS & Community Care Act 1990 and the Children Act 1989

·        Single Assessment Process

·        Fair Access to Care Services

·        Carers’ assessments

·        Eligibility criteria
Continuing NHS healthcare