Law Centre NI launches range of free courses in community care law and policy

In support of on-going CPD, and in response to the current law and policy context, Law Centre NI are offering free open access courses tailored to meet your needs.

For bookings and information, contact Law Centre NI's training unit on (028) 9024 4401 or [email protected]

Understanding Deprivation of Liberty: Legislation, Case Law & Best Practice

  • Definitions
  • Taking a person to a place of deprivation of liberty
  • Permissiopn for absence from a place of deprivation of liberty
  • Requirements to attend for treatment
  • Authorisation panel.

The New Review Tribunal

  • Rights to apply to Tribunal
  • Powers of the Tribunal
  • Referring to a tribunal
  • Qualifying persons
  • Right to notify the Attorney General

Third Party Payments

  • Current legal framework & guidance
  • Duties of Trusts to service users and their families
  • Challenges to third party payments

Migrants & Community Care

  • The current law
  • Categories of visitors
  • Types of treatment
  • Countries with reciprocal arrangements
  • Registration with a GP

Understanding Best Interests in Social Care

  • Key principles
  • Current legal framework and post-MCA framework

Preparing for Lasting Power of Attorney under the Mental Capacity (NI) Act - What you Need to Know

  • Current legal framework and the post-MCA framework
  • Benefits of LPA
  • Complying with the requirements of LPA
  • Potential Legal Challenges

Understanding the Role of Advocates in Social Care: Legal Rights & Responsibilities

  • Statutory right to an advocate
  • Independent advocacy
  • Duties on Trusts

Personal Independent Payment: The Importance of Social Worker Evidence

  • Social workers role in providing evidence in support of a PIP award
  • Understanding the PIP criteria as a social worker
  • How to make a referral for support for a client to make a claim and/or challenge a refusal of an award

Other bespoke CPD can be provided on request.

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