DLS Runners have raised £6,039 by running the London Marathon
DLS would like to thank the runners for the amazing effort not only in raising the £6,039 but also in all the hard work that has been under taken to …
Care Act 2014 Transition Order comes into force
A transition order has come into force as of the 1st April 2015 which states that local authorities must treat Needs Assessments which are ‘completed’ under after the 1st April …
DLS responds to Government consultation regarding proposed appeal system
DLS has submitted a response to the Government’s proposed consultation regarding a cap on care and the proposed appeal system. View our response here.
Government Proposals Published for New Adult Social Care Appeal System
The government has released proposals today for the creation of a new appeals system for Adult Social Care. The consultation also consults upon the details of the new Cap on …
European Court finds that withdrawal of night-time care breached disabled woman’s human rights
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has decided today (20 May 2014) that the withdrawal of night-time care from Mrs McDonald by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea …
Cameron rejects Equality Impact Assessments
Disability Law Service is extremely disappointed at David Cameron’s announcement of the end of the use of Equality Impact Assessments (EIAs) when devising Government policy.1 The aim of EIAs is …
Government’s proposals for the reform of the special educational needs system
With changes being made to most services it was only a matter of time before the Government turned its attention to the special educational needs system in England. Draft legislation …
High Court Judge declares the actions of the Secretary of State immune from scrutiny by the Court
High Court Judge Mr Justice Charles dismissed an application for judicial review by the Disability Law Service against the Secretary of State for Justice Kenneth Clarke at an oral hearing …
Disabled Woman from Islington Loses battle against the Secretary of State for Health
A disabled woman from Islington, Valerie Garnham, has today lost her battle against the Secretary of State for Health that she should receive Direct Payments for the care she needs …
Government Defends Proposed Cuts to Legal Aid
The Ministry of Justice aims to cut the Legal Aid bill by £350m a year by 2015 and says it must face “tough choices”. When the plans were unveiled in …
