Social Care Management

A social worker discusses the reality of working as a mental health social worker and best interest assessor for vulnerable adults in care homes and discharge units during Covid. And how visiting restrictions affected residents’ mental health, and that of their relatives.

As we come out of lockdown, many people will want to review their care packages to enable them to access to the community. It is vital we understand and respect their Care Act entitlements, says Yogi Amin, partner and national head of public law at Irwin Mitchell