Adult social services
Advice, assistance and representation on a wide range of
sensitive social services issues…
Adult social services covers a vast area of
responsibility for local authorities, whose role continues to
evolve from that of a provider to a commissioner of services.
This growing area is putting an
ever-increasing burden on the resources of local authorities, and
this is matched by a growing public, political and media interest
in the subject. Thus expert advice, guidance and representation are
more important than ever before.
Weightmans’ specialist adult social services
team has vast experience and expertise in dealing with these highly
sensitive matters. Previous employment within local authority legal
teams has given many of our solicitors a unique insight into the
protocols, procedures and pressures under which the social services
system operates. This gives them the understanding needed to
provide advice that is diplomatic, appropriate and meaningful,
rather than simply ‘going by the book’.
Above all, our specialist team understand the
sensitivities involved in these matters, whether we are dealing
with an individual case or an overall policy. We can advise on a
wide range of issues, from all aspects of mental health to
community care, protection of vulnerable adults, commissioning and
contractual arrangements with third parties, NHS continuing
healthcare determinations, ordinary residence disputes, which with
our general healthcare expertise allows us to fully understand the
issues from all sides.
We provide a comprehensive, proactive service
that includes advice, support and training on legislation and
government guidance for both the public and private sector. We can
also provide representation at every legal level.
For further information please contact Morris
Hill on 0151242 7990 or by email morris.hill@weightmans.com,
or Sallie Harrington on 0207 822 1980 or by email sallie.harrington@weightmans.com
Morris and Sallie are associate
solicitors in the Local Government team and specialise in all
aspects of education and children and adults social services
law.