New Care Act Legal Literacy Training

New Care Act Legal Literacy Training

To support the preparation for implementign the Care Act with effect from 1 April 2014. Two half day training dates have been identified:

15 and 23 October 2014.( 9.30am - 1.00pm)

Council Chamber, Council House, Lichfield Street, Walsall

Outline Content

The sessions are intended to provide an introduction to /overview of the changes and potential challenge associated wih the new Care Act.

The outline content:

An overview of the confusion caused by the current legislation (mental health, national assistance, mental capacity, CGRAG etc).
Feedback participation regarding anomalies and practical difficulties.

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Overview of new Care Act and its principles
Interaction regarding interpretation of terms such as “well being”
Statutory duties (assessments, safeguarding boards, emphasis on carers as well as adults themselves)
Feedback/ questions

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Potentials for legal challenge (ordinary residence, definitions, charging, consistency between boroughs)
An overview of regulations and issues arising
Any tips for avoiding challenge (discussion)

Explanation of what we are doing on Walsall to prepare, Care Act Board / workstream leads.

Signposting complimentary material / resources.

Explanation of what are we doing in Walsall to prepare, Care Act Board / workstream

To book a place email Elaine Delaney,Project Office, Strategic Development - delaneye@walsall.go.vuk