Adult social care
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. Therefore
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 0151 242
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.