Category: Community care
ITV News Interviews Nigel Priestley about Carers’ Rights
On Carers’ Rights Day (29th November) Nigel Priestley was interviewed by ITV Calendar News about the rights of family & […]
Deprivation of Liberty Explained
In the Huddersfield Examiner recently, a disturbing case was reported where “little known Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) legislation” was used. […]
Huddersfield Law Firm Receives National Accreditation for Third Consecutive Year
Ridley & Hall is proud to be recognised as national experts by a legal publication for the third consecutive year. […]
Liverpool City Council Fails to Give Adequate Support to 340 Carers
Around 340 carers in the Merseyside area will have their allowances backdated after an investigation by the Local Government Ombudsman […]
Court Ruling on Kinship Foster Carers: Lessons for Councils
A recent Court of Appeal decision, as reported in the Guardian, has re-affirmed that there should be no discrimination between […]
Grandparent Carers Penalised by the Unfair ‘Bedroom Tax’
Grandparent carers penalised by the unfair ‘Bedroom Tax’, as highlighted by Channel 4 news 10th July 2013. http://bit.ly/14N2fcb
Landmark Ruling for Family and Friends Carers
In a landmark case with wide ranging implications for all local authorities who pay less to family and friends carers, […]
200 Carers May Benefit As Derbyshire Grandma Celebrates Victory Over County Council’s Payment Policy
200 carers may benefit as Derbyshire grandma celebrates victory over county council’s payment policy. A 68 year old grandmother from […]
It’s Just Not Fair
Nigel Priestley was invited to attend the launch of a new report called It’s Just Not Fair from Joan Hunt […]
Major Report on Kinship Care Concludes Carers Need Expert Legal Advice
A major study launched this week by leading children’s grant-giving charity, Buttle UK and the University of Bristol provides the […]
