All of us at DLS would like to thank our fantastic runners in 2017 – Cayla Pattinson, Angela Li and Nicola Gray, who together have raised an amazing £9,043! We were with them to cheer on their efforts on race day and we have to congratulate them on their performance... read more →
Jun
20
May
23
We are delighted to announce that Paralympian 100 metre medallist, Andrew Small, has become a patron of Disability Law Service. Inspired by the 2012 London Paralympics, Andrew has found success after an incredibly short period of time and we are convinced that his support of our charity will be equally... read more →
May
23
We are delighted to announce that Paralympian 100 metre medallist, Andrew Small, has become a patron of Disability Law Service. Inspired by the 2012 London Paralympics, Andrew has found success after an incredibly short period of time and we are convinced that his support of our charity will be equally... read more →
May
15
Amy was born with quadriplegic cerebral palsy and is a wheelchair user. She is hearing and speech impaired, doubly incontinent and has dysphagia requiring alternative forms of feeding (PEG). She has a learning difficulty and is unable to verbally communicate. As a result of her complex needs, she requires 24... read more →
May
24
DLS would like to thank the runners for the amazing effort not only in raising the £6,039 but also in all the hard work that has been under taken to take themselves through the gruelling 26.2 miles or 42 km that encompass the london marathon. Congratulations to Charlie, Jaisal, Gemma,... read more →
Apr
04
A transition order has come into force as of the 1st April 2015 which states that local authorities must treat Needs Assessments which are 'completed' under after the 1st April 2015 as having been completed under the Care Act 2015. The order is clear regarding this matter which also states... read more →
Mar
30
DLS has submitted a response to the Government's proposed consultation regarding a cap on care and the proposed appeal system. View our response here.
Feb
04
The government has released proposals today for the creation of a new appeals system for Adult Social Care. The consultation also consults upon the details of the new Cap on Care. The consultation is open from 4th February 2015 until 30th March 2015. The governments new appeal system comes from... read more →
May
24
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has decided today (20 May 2014) that the withdrawal of night-time care from Mrs McDonald by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea breached her human rights for a period of almost a year before proper care planning processes were completed. Sean Rivers,... read more →
Nov
24
Disability Law Service is extremely disappointed at David Cameron’s announcement of the end of the use of Equality Impact Assessments (EIAs) when devising Government policy.1 The aim of EIAs is not to prevent policies from being devised or introduced. It is to support policy makers by ensuring that they systematically... read more →