These are notes that I have written up following webinars aimed at parents and carers. They have not been checked by a solicitor. I have no legal experience.
Please note: I have no legal experience. These are notes that I have written up following webinars aimed at parents and carers about how Lasting Power of Attorney works. They have not been checked by a solicitor.
These are notes that I have written up following webinars aimed at parents and carers. They have not been checked by a solicitor and I do not have legal experience. It is intended to be a quick overview. There is extensive information on the government website here: https://www.gov.uk/become-deputy
Please note: I have no legal experience. These are notes that I have written up following webinars aimed at parents and carers about Deputyships. They have not been checked by a solicitor.
This document has links to the various forms you will need to complete if you are making an application for a Deputyship for your young person.
What is it?
This is a link to the national Mencap website where you can download a copy of their guide to making a will and setting up a trust.
What is it?
This document has information about the protocol LBR follow with regard to the transition of young people in the following services: Education, Social Care, Health, Children Looked After and Transport. Like the Pathways document it starts at age 14 and goes up to 18 or 19 depending on the service.
What is it?
This document is a planning tool for disabled young people who are at a residential college to support their return to home when their course finishes. It looks at preparing for employment, supported living, health and accessing the community.
What is it?
This document has information about the pathways that Education, Social Care, Health, Children Looked After and Transport follow for young people from about age 14 until they turn 18.
This resource is a clearly written guide to the Care Act. It’s full title is: How to get the right support from your local authority and is one of several useful guides produced by hft. hft is a long established charity supporting people with learning disabilities. They provide resources, such as this guide, and a range of services.