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Local authority registers of people with disabilities, Wales, 31 March 2015
- Author:
- JONES Robin
- Publisher:
- WALES. Welsh Government. Knowledge and Analytical Services
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 9
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Statistical release summarising information on people with disabilities registered with local authorities in Wales at 31 March 2015. Data covers registers of people with learning disabilities, with breakdown by accommodation type and age; and registers of people with physical or sensory disabilities. (Edited publisher abstract)
Report to the Minister for Health and Social Services on increasing the 'buffer', and on the treatment of disability related expenditure, in local authority charging for domiciliary care services
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Assembly Government. Fairer Charging Task and Finish Group
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 36p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This report is made to the Minister for Health and Social Services by the Fairer Charging Task and Finish Group. It outlines the outcome of the Group’s work around two aspects of the guidance issued by the Welsh Assembly Government entitled “Fairer Charging Policies for Home Care and Other Non-residential Social Services”. This guidance covers charges made by local authorities in Wales for social services provided to people in non-residential settings.
Estimating the cost of free home care for disabled people in Wales
- Author:
- BELL David N.F.
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 63p., tables
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Local Authorities in Wales have a statutory right to charge for domiciliary care. The Welsh Assembly Government does not have the legislative powers necessary to set aside this right except for the first 6 weeks. It could, however, introduce a voluntary grant scheme whereby it reimbursed authorities for the costs of not charging for certain services. As part of this research project, Welsh local authorities have been surveyed to determine the income they receive from charging.
Charging for residential accommodation guide (CRAG): amended April 2009
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 116p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This guidance is issued under Section 7(1) of the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 which requires local authorities to exercise Social Services functions under guidance of the Secretary of State. The powers exercisable by Ministers under the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 (and also the National Assistance Act 1948) have been transferred to the National Assembly.
Charging for residential accommodation guide (CRAG): amendment 24
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 120p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This guidance is issued under Section 7(1) of the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 which requires local authorities to exercise Social Services functions under guidance of the Secretary of State. The powers exercisable by Ministers under the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 (and also the National Assistance Act 1948) have been transferred to the National Assembly.
Charges for residential accommodation: CRAG amendment no. 20: National Assistance (Sums for Personal Requirements) (Wales) Regulations 2005: National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2005
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Announces the revised Personal Expenses Allowance (PEA) of £19.10 that comes into force on 11 April 2005. It applies to everyone in care homes, including homes with nursing on the premises, receiving help from local authorities with social services responsibilities to meet the cost of accommodation under Part 3 of the National Assistance Act 1948. It reminds authorities of the purpose of the PEA.
Hidden in plain sight: inquiry into disability-related harassment
- Author:
- EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
- Publisher:
- Equality and Human Rights Commission
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 231p.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
An inquiry was launched by the Equality and Human Rights Commission to investigate the causes of disability-related harassment and examine how organisations such as local authorities are working to prevent and eliminate it. Disability-related harassment is defined as unwanted, exploitative or abusive conduct against disabled people. Part one of the report provides the background to the inquiry, including the current legislative and policy framework. Part two examines 10 serious cases where disabled people had died or were seriously injured due to harassment. For each case the public authorities involved gave evidence about: their awareness of the harassment; their handling of the case; what they could have done differently; and whether they had put into practice any measures to help them avoid similar tragedies in the future. The report summarises the findings for each case, looking at what happened; the response; prosecution; and the review process. Part 3 of the report looks at the wider problem of harassment, indicators of prevalence and draws on submissions made by people who have experiencing harassment. Part 4 looks at how organisations such as police, local authorities, schools and housing providers currently deal with harassment when reported. It identifies examples of good practice and common problem areas. The conclusion sets out a manifesto for change and provides key recommendations.