Ask the Experts - Community Care Law Working Lunch and Q&A
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Your role in managing your client’s property and finances may include arranging a complex ‘care at home’ package. Whether through contracting with employment agencies or by employing a carer directly, we can help you achieve the most financially efficient solution, and the best quality of care.
It may be useful to refer to our list of Abbreviations Used in Community Care Law and Abbreviations Used in SEN and Disability Law.
Employment law is complex, and constant changes present numerous challenges for Deputies and Attorneys. By choosing to work with our specialist employment lawyers, Deputies who employ carers can ensure that the Estate is fully compliant and that it is protected against opportunistic employment claims.
Martin Searle Solicitors is one of the few law firms in the country which specialises in community care law for Attorneys and Deputies, and therefore have the necessary employment law expertise to handle the specific issues which Attorneys and Deputies face.
For people who employ privately paid, agency or live-in carers, our employment law team, led by Fiona Martin, can provide employment law advice in relation to:
Because we act for both employees and employers, we can help Attorneys and Deputies resolve disputes with either their employees or the Care Agency with whom they have contracted to provide care services.
We understand that in some cases the overriding aim is to maintain your client’s relationship with their carer. We therefore offer solutions tailored to their unique set of circumstances. This could mean helping to remedy a situation without unsettling your client or placing their care package in jeopardy.
With our help, all contractual terms can be negotiated and set up to ensure the Estate is protected and the employee’s rights are maintained.
Should you or your client be in the unfortunate position of having to defend a claim, we provide a complete defence service.
From our offices in Brighton & Hove, Croydon, Gatwick & Crawley, Eastbourne and Shoreham, we serve clients from across the country and overseas, through their preferred means of communication.
If you are a Professional Deputy or Attorney and require advice and assistance on any employment law matter, we can help.
Contact us today on 01273 609911, or email info@ms-solicitors.co.uk to find out more.
Following the success of our Q&A panels during the Coronavirus pandemic, we are launching a free monthly Community Care Q&A… … Read more…