Community care
Hardwicke’s barristers act for both claimants and public authorities in disputes over service provision, and consequential human rights issues.
Our work includes: assessments of need by local authorities and the NHS, carers’ assessments, charging for community care services, children in need, closure of care homes, continuing care, data protection, access to records and confidentiality, decision-making for persons lacking capacity, judicial review and damages claims, mental health and s. 117 after-care, older people's services, ordinary residence and residential care.
The Senior Practice Manager for community care work is Daniel Kemp, who can be reached on 020 7691 0003 or email daniel.kemp@hardwicke.co.uk. Alternatively, please call any of our friendly and professional practice managers on 020 7242 2523 or email enquiries@hardwicke.co.uk.