How does the Welsh Government intend to reform the regulation and inspection of social care in Wales? Luke Williams and Eve Piffaretti look at the latest developments.

Will individuals in receipt of NHS Continuing Healthcare soon be able to opt for Direct Payments? Eve Piffaretti and Luke Williams set out the Welsh Government’s proposals.

What does the eliminating profit agenda of the Health and Social Care (Wales) Bill mean? Eve Piffaretti and Luke Williams explain.

Members of the Cornerstone Barristers Housing Team set out key takeaways from three important decisions from the Court of Appeal clarifying the interaction between local authorities’ obligations under the Housing Act 1996 and social care legislation.

The High Court has provided guidance on the five stages of a Care Act assessment and on the meaning of accommodation-related care and support needs. David Lawson and Katherine Hampshire analyse six key points arising from the judgment.

Julia Jones and Julie Bennett look at government guidance which suggests that the discharging from hospital of people at risk of or experiencing homelessness is a window of opportunity to address an individual’s complex needs.

The High Court has ruled that the Home Office has been systemically failing to provide safe and suitable accommodation to disabled applicants, and has given guidance on the interaction between Schedule 10 accommodation and the Care Act 2014. Stephanie Harrison KC, Nadia O’Mara and Isaac Ricca-Richardson analyse its findings.

Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon) looks at an important new decision from the Court of Protection where the judge identified an evidential divide on capacity between social workers and clinicians.

Sarah Hutchinson rounds up the latest Court of Protection rulings of interest to practitioners.

Tyla Glover examines recent guidance from the High Court in a bed-blocking case.

The High Court has quashed a decision by a city council to set an annual increase to care home fees below-inflation. Philip Rule KC looks at the lessons from the judgment.

Mike Clifford discusses the trend of local authorities selling or closing their residential care facilities and what it means for the future of adult social care.

Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon) reports on some mythbusting by what he says was a (rightly) exasperated Court of Protection.

A couple of recent Court of Protection cases illustrate two key themes, writes Sarah Erwin-Jones. They are that the care plan is king – get that clear first, and that openness, transparency and compliance with court directions is essential for local authorities.

Sarah Hutchinson rounds up the latest Court of Protection judgments of interest to practitioners.

The Court of Appeal recently overturned a capacity ruling in a complex case. The ruling highlights the need for careful consideration of expert evidence, writes Catherine Rowlands.

Join Kuljit Bhogal KC, Catherine Rowlands and Alexander Campbell for Cornerstone Barristers' third 'Masterclass' webinar on Court of Protection matters.

Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon) looks at a recent Court of Protection ruling that provided a worked example in an imperfect world.

Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon) analyses the latest Court of Appeal judgment to consider the issue of capacity to engage in sexual relations.

Emily Price analyses two recent Court of Protection cases that concerned the treatment of long-term relationships.