Coronavirus Act 2020 and social care

March 27th, 2020 by Jonathan Auburn

The Coronavirus Bill is now through Parliament and becomes the Coronavirus Act 2020. The main provisions affecting adult social care are found in Schedule 12. One headline point is Read more »

 

The effect of the Coronavirus Bill on social care – serious concerns

March 20th, 2020 by Jonathan Auburn

There are serious concerns as to the effect of the new Coronavirus Bill on vulnerable, elderly and disabled adults needing social care. A group of barristers from different chambers practising in this field has put together a short note to highlight key concerns, and to suggest improvements to the Bill. It is available at this link.

 

COVID-19: Court of Protection issues guidance on visiting P and hearings

March 19th, 2020 by Jonathan Auburn

The Court of Protection has issued two important pieces of guidance in the last two days.

On Tuesday 17 March 2020 Mr Justice Hayden Read more »