Community Care Practice and the Law

Revised and updated, this text seeks to bridge the gap between the law and practice of community care by juxtaposing systematically the legislation, legal judgements, ombudsman findings, statements from Parliament, and reports about practice from the Department of Health and other organizations. Other features of the book include: a stand-alone overview of community care law; a checklist of questions to ask about the lawfulness of policies and decisions; and summaries of court cases and ombudsman investigations.