oVER 30 years’ experienceCommunity Care Solicitors
We advise and represent service users, carers and professionals to secure appropriate care, challenge decisions and resolve funding disputes.
- COMmunity care solIcitors Community Care Law — Expert help when community care falls short
Rosie Williams leads our Community Care Law team. We represent people who are not receiving the care and support they need in the community, or who are being wrongly charged or overcharged for those services.
We advise and represent service users, carers and professionals to secure appropriate care, challenge decisions and resolve funding disputes.
We also assist with care planning, safeguarding concerns and appeals against local authority decisions. Financially eligible clients may be entitled to Legal Aid.
FAQQuestions or concerns on your mind?
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Community care law protects the rights of people who need support from local authorities, including care assessments and support services.
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Anyone who appears to need care or support has the right to request an assessment from their local authority.
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A care assessment should consider physical, mental, emotional, and social needs, as well as the impact on daily life and wellbeing.
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You may be able to challenge the decision if it is unlawful or does not properly meet your needs.
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Yes. Local authorities must follow strict rules when charging for care. Incorrect financial assessments can be challenged.
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Carers are entitled to their own assessment and support. This is often overlooked but can be challenged.
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Legal aid is often available, especially where human rights or unlawful decision making is involved.
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It is best to seek advice as early as possible, particularly if services are being delayed, reduced, or refused.
- ADVICECase Funding
We provide a high quality of service to all of our clients whether they are in receipt of Legal Aid or paying privately.
The Government have recently made changes to the Legal Aid Scheme. Call today for advice on whether you are eligible for this free of charge service.
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AH Solicitors have been awarded a Legal Aid Contract by the Legal Aid Agency. This means that our files go through extra scrutiny to uphold the standard of our work. We also hold the Law Society’s Lexcel standard. We will always check whether you are eligible for Legal Aid first. Whether you are eligible also depends on your income. We will make the application for Legal Aid on your behalf.
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Mental Health Law
We are able to provide legal advice and representation to people who have mental health issues, as well as their families and carers. It is an area of law that we are passionate about.
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Court of Protection
If disputes arise between the people making those decisions, which cannot be resolved, it may, be necessary to apply to the Court of Protection.
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Community Care
Rosie Williams runs our Community Care Law department. We represent people who may not be receiving the care they need in the community, or are being incorrectly charged or overcharged for that care.
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