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Housing law: supporting tenants with a disability
- Author:
- CARDIFF UNIVERSITY. School of Law and Politics
- Publisher:
- Mencap Cymru
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 74
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This toolkit aims to simplify and explain two important features of the rental property legal framework: a landlord’s right to evict a tenant; and the respective rights and responsibilities of a landlord and tenant regarding repairs and improvements to rented property. As well as providing general information about the law relating to rental property, the tool kit aims to assist people acting as learning disability advocates (be that parent, carer, volunteer or professional), and so particular consideration is given to the law relating to tenants who have a disability. The toolkit is divided into four parts: Part 1 – the main types of tenancy – explains the legal requirements and key characteristics of the five types of tenancy agreement featured in the toolkit; Part 2 – possession proceedings – explains the main procedural requirements relating to possession claims, and the defences that may be used by a tenant when faced with the threat of eviction; Part 3 – repairs and improvements – explains the respective rights and obligations of landlords and tenants to repair and make improvements to a rented property, and includes some guidance on grants and compensation that may be available to a tenant to cover the cost of any works needed; Part 4 – additional resources – contains a list of ‘additional resources’, including links to various organisations that publish online guidance on a range of topics linked to the matters covered in the toolkit. (Edited publisher abstract)
A short guide to the equality duties for social care service users: easy read version
- Author:
- EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
- Publisher:
- Equality and Human Rights Commission
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 15p.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
This Easy Read guide explains what the equality duties are and what an equality scheme is, and what to do if a council breaks the law. It is designed to support people with learning disabilities when engaging with public authorities to challenge institutional discrimination. It describes what equality duties are, and how public authorities must work hard to make things fairer and more equal, before explaining that the equality duties say that public authorities must work hard to make sure everyone has the same chances. It then tells how councils must also follow the equality duties and make it easy for everyone to have a say about new care and support services. Finally, the guide examines what can be done if councils break the law regarding equality duties.
Housing provision and the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Editors:
- GARWOOD Sue, (ed.)
- Publisher:
- Care Services Improvement Partnership. Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- London
This factsheet and accompanying information sheets are intended to offer information about the law in relation to those likely to lack capacity concerning arrangements for housing.
Homes not hospitals: the role of the social worker and legal literacy
- Author:
- BASW England
- Publisher:
- BASW England
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 10
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
This document is for social workers in a range of settings and roles who are supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autistic people (who may also have mental health problems), their families and carers. Social workers have a key role in upholding and safeguarding human rights to challenge situations with poor quality care, prevent abuse and ensure that the appropriate action is taken. It is essential that social workers are equipped with the right skills and knowledge underpinned by the profession’s values and ethics, to ensure they offer the best response that supports and safeguards the rights of individuals they are working with. This document sets out what we mean by legal literacy and highlights the learning from the Named social worker pilots which were initiated through the Government’s response to the public consultation No Voice Unheard, No Right Ignored. The role description, skills, knowledge and values have been reviewed and are presented here for social workers and organisations to use in a range of roles and settings to strengthen practice. The document sets out the key legislation and guidance that is relevant to social workers involved with people with a learning disability and autistic people; this statement sits alongside tools and resources to support effective, rights based social work practice giving social workers confidence and knowledge to support legal rights; it provides links to further resources, information and advice. (Edited publisher abstract)
An employers guide to supported employment
- Authors:
- MELLING Kathy, TURNER Sue
- Publisher:
- National Development Team for Inclusion
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 52
- Place of publication:
- Bath
This guide sets out the business case for employing people with a mental health condition, a learning disability and / or autism. It provides information to help employers understand how they can address four key employment challenges: attitudes and the social model of disability; recruitment, selection and retention; implementing reasonable adjustments; and ensuring good communication and social integration. It includes case studies and provides links to resources and more detailed case studies which set out how local areas have addressed particular issues. Each section includes a summary of action points for employers to consider. The guide is aimed at NHS and other public sector employers who have a responsibility to lead on the employment of disabled people, but it provides useful resources for all employers. (Edited publisher abstract)
Guidance on responding to people with mental ill health or learning disabilities
- Author:
- NATIONAL POLICING IMPROVEMENT AGENCY
- Publisher:
- National Policing Improvement Agency
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 208p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This guidance provides advice to help police respond more effectively to people who are experiencing mental ill health or who have a learning disability. The guidance is a comprehensive document, providing advice on needs that arise in either a criminal justice capacity (where the person is a victim, witness, suspect or offender) or in a health care capacity (where the police may be acting in support of others who are dealing with someone experiencing a mental health crisis). The separate sections of the guidance cover: general operational guidance; mental health principles; operational police responses to victims and witnesses; use of police powers under the Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2005; operational police responses to suspects and offenders; and managing police responses. An aim of the guidance is to support more people with mental ill health being accommodated in health facilities rather than in police custody through better implementation of the Mental Health Act 1983. It also aims to provide an improved response to victims, witnesses, suspects and offenders leading to a reduction in repeat victimisation and offending, and increased reporting to the police of crimes against people with mental ill health or learning disabilities (including discrimination, victimisation and harassment).
Rights, risks and limits to freedom: principles and good practice guidance for practitioners considering restraint in residential care settings
- Author:
- MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 40p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This guidance sets out a number of general principles that the Commission believes apply to the use of restraint in any setting. These general principles should be taken into account when restraint is being considered in the care of any person who has a mental learning difficulty, dementia or other mental disorder. The guidance aims to help guide thinking on the use of restraint and encourage all care staff to consider their actions and the impact that those actions may have on the people they are caring for. This guidance cannot give answers to every situation residents and care staff find themselves in. The document also includes sections on particular types of restraint and interventions that can lead to the freedom of movement and liberty of residents being limited in some way.
Mental health in learning disabilities: a training pack for staff working with people who have dual diagnosis of mental health needs and learning disabilities
- Editors:
- HOLT Geraldine, BOURAS Nick
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 192p.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
- Edition:
- 2nd
Teaching pack aimed at all staff working with people with learning difficulties and mental health problems. Contains material on: the aetiology of learning difficulties; individual, family and social adjustment; emotional disorders; the use of behavioural strategies; challenging behaviour; commonly used medication; mental health service factors; epilepsy in people with learning difficulties; stress and burnout; and legal and ethical issues.