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What now for deprivations of liberty?

What will the effect of the postponement of the Liberty Protections Safeguards be on local authorities? Local Government Lawyer asked 50 adult social care lawyers for their views on the potential consequences.

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A zero sum game?

The number of SEND tribunal cases is rising and the proportion of appeals ‘lost’ by local authorities is at a record high. Lottie Winson talks to education lawyers to understand the reasons why, and sets out the results of Local Government Lawyer’s exclusive survey.

NHS Shared Business Services to procure £200m legal services framework

July 25, 2022

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) is to procure a national legal services framework worth an estimated £200m.

NHS SBS said the framework would be available for the healthcare sector and all other public sector bodies (NHS SBS Approved Organisations) to use for a period of four years. The private sector will also be able to utilise the framework.

The framework will be structured using the following lots:

Governance, Structure, Transformation & Public Law
Healthcare & Mental Health
Employment
Procurement, Commercial & Contract
Property & Construction
Technology & E-Commerce inc IP & Media Law
Corporate Finance, Audit & Insurance
Criminal
Legal Recovery & Collection
Counsel
Multi-Disciplinary Support

The contract is due to start on 1 December 2022 and run until 30 November 2026.

NHS SBS’s announcement came in the same week that NHS Commercial Solutions said it would be procuring a legal services framework worth £150m.

Apr 19, 2024

Council did not appear to conduct competitive procurement exercises for £500k social media payments, director of legal says (2)

Apr 17, 2024

DHSC issues call for evidence as part of review of statutory duty of candour for health and social care providers in England

Apr 17, 2024

Interim declarations in the Court of Protection: a new approach

Apr 16, 2024

Information watchdog publishes guidance on transparency in health and social care

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SAS Operation Galia

Bravery behind enemy lines in the Second World War. Including additional original photographs and a roll call of the Galia Squad. Cost: £12.50 inc p&p. Includes £1 donation to Ukraine relief charities.

Manual on Protest Injunctions Practice, Procedure and Persons Unknown

This is an online book setting out the law on protest injunctions – i.e. when a civil injunction is sought to restrain certain types of protest activity.

A practical guide to factitious illness in care proceedings by Sharan Bhachu

A focused practical guide for advocates dealing with cases that involve FII, providing an understanding of the different definitions and terms.

Court of Protection Handbook: a user's guide

Court of Protection Handbook: a user’s guide addresses in detail the practice and processes of the Court of Protection – across the whole range of its work – in terms that are aimed not only at lawyers but also to the increasing numbers of people who either by choice or otherwise are involved in proceedings before the Court of Protection without…

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Court of Protection Made Clear: A User's Guide (revised 1st ed)

The essential, plain English guide to Court of Protection law & practice.

ASB lawbrief

Local Authority Liability Seventh edition

Written by a team of specialists in local authority liability claims, this well-established and popular work provides a comprehensive survey of the legal liabilities of local authorities.

ASB lawbrief

Community Care Law and Local Authority Handbook Third edition

Community Care Law and Local Authority Handbook examines the duties and responsibilities of local authorities in the provision of community care services particularly following the implementation of the Care Act 2014.

Making Decisions Judicially - A Guide for Decision-Makers

Are you involved in making decisions in court, a tribunal, or another formal decision-making environment? This book gives guidance in the skills required to reach and deliver well-structured judicial decisions.

ASB lawbrief

Licensing: The New Law Second edition

The Licensing Act 2003 marked a major shift in licensing law and practice by introducing a new and unified system of alcohol and entertainment licensing. All of those involved in implementing, enforcing and advising upon the new regime need to have a detailed knowledge of the Act and subsequent regulations and guidance.

ASB lawbrief

Care Standards Legislation Handbook Seventh edition

This seventh edition of the Care Standards Legislation Handbook collects in one place and presents in fully updated form all the legislation most needed by those involved in the workings of the regulatory systems, and the appeals processes, for care services in England and Wales.

ASB lawbrief

Dementia and Human Rights

With the fresh analytical tools provided in this book, policy makers and practitioners will gain new insights into how this broader perspective can be used to further promote the quality of life and quality of care for all those affected by dementia.

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ASB lawbrief

Local Authority Liability Seventh edition

Written by a team of specialists in local authority liability claims, this well-established and popular work provides a comprehensive survey of the legal liabilities of local authorities.

Adoption Law: A Practical Guide

Adoption Law: A Practical Guide seeks to provide a comprehensive guide to the law, practice and procedure for professionals as well as those who are concerned with or involved in the adoption process.

ASB lawbrief

Employment in Schools: A Legal Guide Second edition

Employment in Schools is the first book available to tackle the distinctive legal and practical issues surrounding employing school staff. Teachers' terms are largely imposed by legislation specific to education and the relevant processes and structure of accountability are unique.

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