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Latest ‘Bedroom Tax’ challenge against the Government for Grandparent carers
The controversial Government policy faces a new challenge as Child Poverty Action Group has recently issued Judicial Review proceedings. Mr […]
Steep Rise In Elderly Abuse And Neglect Allegations
In the last year there has been a 28.4% increase in alerts made to councils about abuse of older people. […]
Baby boomers have grown into a generation of ‘silver splitters’
The number of over-sixties divorcing their partners has hit a 40-year high as men seek a new life of adventure […]
Liverpool City Council fails to give adequate support to 340 carers
Around 340 carers in the Merseyside area will have their allowances backdated after an investigation by the Local Government Ombudsman […]
Grandparent Carers penalised by the unfair ‘Bedroom Tax’, as highlighted by Channel 4 news in their main story on 10th July 2013
Channel 4 News have highlighted the plight of Pembrokeshire Grandparent Carers faced with having to pay the bedroom tax. The […]
Landmark Ruling for family and friends carers
In a landmark case with wide with ranging implications for all local authorities who pay less to family and friends […]
Welfare Benefits Advice
The Government’s plans for shaking up Welfare reform are making many people anxious. At Ridley and Hall Solicitors we believe […]
200 carers may benefit as Derbyshire Grandma celebrates victory over County Council’s payment policy
200 carers may benefit as Derbyshire Grandma celebrates victory over County Council’s payment policy A 68 year old grandmother from […]
Major Report On Kinship Care Concludes Carers Need Expert Legal Advice
A major study launched this week by leading children’s grant-giving charity, Buttle UK and the University of Bristol provides the […]
Kinship carers routinely turned away by social workers when they ask for help
We must treat kinship carers differently to make our care system stronger, writes Gerri McAndrew, a social worker and chief […]
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