Summary of the provisions affecting children's and adults' services in Wales brought in by the Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025.
A guide for social workers to the emergency protection powers for social care and police in the Children Act 1989
A comprehensive guide for social worker to the legislation and case law governing care and supervision orders under section 31 of the Children Act 1989
A guide to the legal framework and case law governing local authorities' duties to young people leaving care in England and Wales, including explanations of the 'eligible', 'relevant' and 'former relevant' categories, and the role of personal advisers/advisors and pathway plans.
A summary of the 2023 regulations that bring in regulation, registration and quality standards for the 'supported accommodation' sector and ban placement of 16 and 17 year olds in unregulated settings from October 2023.
Outlines what the LPS delay means for deprivation of liberty
Outlines what the LPS delay means for deprivation of liberty
Quick summary of changes bought in by the 2022 Marriage Minimum Act act and how they support social workers protect children from forced marriage
The use of the High Court's inherent jurisdiction to authorise the deprivation of liberty of children and young people has been growing in recent years. This includes looked-after children whose care regime amounts to a deprivation of liberty, and increasingly, cases where a secure accommodation placement is needed but no places are available. This guide explains the law and prcoesses in these cases