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May 24

DLS Runners have raised £6,039 by running the London Marathon

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 →
  • May 24, 2015
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Apr 04

Care Act 2014 Transition Order comes into force

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 →
  • April 4, 2015
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Mar 30

DLS responds to Government consultation regarding proposed appeal system

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.
  • March 30, 2015
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Feb 04

Government Proposals Published for New Adult Social Care Appeal System

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 →
  • February 4, 2015
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May 24

European Court finds that withdrawal of night-time care breached disabled woman’s human rights

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 →
  • May 24, 2014
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Nov 24

Cameron rejects Equality Impact Assessments

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 →
  • November 24, 2012
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Oct 24

Government’s proposals for the reform of the special educational needs system

With changes being made to most services it was only a matter of time before the Government turned its attention to the special educational needs system in England. Draft legislation which the Government intends to become law was published on 3 September 2012. A copy of the legislation can be... read more →
  • October 24, 2012
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Feb 24

High Court Judge declares the actions of the Secretary of State immune from scrutiny by the Court

High Court Judge Mr Justice Charles dismissed an application for judicial review by the Disability Law Service against the Secretary of State for Justice Kenneth Clarke at an oral hearing on the 2nd February 2012.  Disability Law Service was challenging the Secretary of State’s contention that his proposal, that welfare... read more →
  • February 24, 2012
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Nov 24

Disabled Woman from Islington Loses battle against the Secretary of State for Health

A disabled woman from Islington, Valerie Garnham, has today  lost her  battle against the Secretary of State for Health that she should receive Direct Payments for the care she needs at home.   Mrs Garnham is very disappointed with the result, but plans to appeal the decision of Mr Justice Silber... read more →
  • November 24, 2011
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Nov 24

Government Defends Proposed Cuts to Legal Aid

The Ministry of Justice aims to cut the Legal Aid bill by £350m a year by 2015 and says it must face "tough choices". When the plans were unveiled in November 2010, Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke said he wanted to avoid unnecessary court cases. He proposed a more "targeted civil... read more →
  • November 24, 2011
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