This area covers failures to properly assess an adult’s or child’s care and support needs under the statutory framework in England, including where a local authority’s initial or ongoing assessment is incomplete, inappropriate, or unjustifiably denies or underfunds a care package. A solicitor practises in drafting and challenging these assessments, appealing decisions, applying for reviews, and, if needed, pursuing remedies through the courts or tribunals. The focus is on securing a fair, accurate picture of needs and an appropriate care plan.
Why this work is usually handled by a solicitor
A regulated solicitor helps to identify where an assessment falls short, such as missing domains of need or failing to consider appropriate outcomes, and to secure proper processes, robust evidence, and remedies through review, complaint procedures, or court action where necessary.
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