Care and Support Planning covers the legal framework and practical steps for assessing, agreeing and documenting the support a vulnerable adult or child with care needs will receive from local authorities and care providers in England. A solicitor in this area helps prepare or review care needs assessments, support plans, financial assessments, eligibility decisions, and safeguarding considerations, and may liaise with adult social care teams, health bodies and family members. The work often hinges on timely decisions, funding allocations and adherence with statutory duties.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The solicitor handles the statutory duties, eligibility criteria, and the formalisation of care plans, including drafting and reviewing assessments, support plans, and any necessary appeals or reviews. They navigate social care legislation, funding rules, and timelines, coordinating with local authorities, health bodies, and care providers to ensure appropriate, lawful support arrangements.
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