Community care
Social services: getting support for the people who need it.
Children’s and adults’ rights
We are specialists when it comes to challenging wrong decisions made by bodies such as social services. We get involved for clients when we believe these bodies may have acted unlawfully in their duty to provide proper care.
Typically, this concerns their obligations to, among others, disabled or vulnerable people, children and the elderly.
If you feel you have grounds to challenge a decision, Lawstop has
a wealth of experience in navigating deserving cases through the
legal process.
Typically, this concerns their obligations to, among others, disabled or vulnerable people, children and the elderly.
If you feel you have grounds to challenge a decision, Lawstop has
a wealth of experience in navigating deserving cases through the
legal process.
Types of community care
Care leavers
If you have spent time in the care of a Local Authority, we can advise you on your rights and any entitlements you may have. These could include the right to a personal adviser, assistance with employment, education and accommodation, and help with living expenses.
We can also determine whether you are a Child in Need (under s.17 Children Act 1989) and explain what type of support you are entitled to.
If you don’t agree with any decision by a Local Authority that relates to either the Care Act or a Child in Need assessment, we can discuss possible grounds to challenge it in court.
We can also determine whether you are a Child in Need (under s.17 Children Act 1989) and explain what type of support you are entitled to.
If you don’t agree with any decision by a Local Authority that relates to either the Care Act or a Child in Need assessment, we can discuss possible grounds to challenge it in court.
Care package
If you need a care package, or are unhappy with one and can’t get it changed, we can assist. We will explore your needs, assess any obligations that aren’t being met, and find the best legal way forward.
Court of Protection
We can bring about complex proceedings to secure the rights of vulnerable people relating to the Court of Protection.
These may involve issues with mental capacity, financial problems or medical treatment.
These may involve issues with mental capacity, financial problems or medical treatment.
Adapting your home
If you have a disability, or are ill or elderly you may need alterations to your home that help you live more easily and safely. Your Local Authority may be able to carry out this work and provide more extensive support for you.
We assess what you might need, what help is on offer, and make an official request for you.
We assess what you might need, what help is on offer, and make an official request for you.
Accommodation
There is often a cross-over between Community Care and Housing law. For example, even if you are not entitled to social housing, you may still need help with housing as a vulnerable or disabled person, or if you have children.
Our specialist team can advise you on whether you might qualify for extra help, and how to proceed.
Our specialist team can advise you on whether you might qualify for extra help, and how to proceed.