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Tuesday 5 November 2024

We are running two focus groups in November to hear parent carers views on the Law Commission’s proposals for reforming the law governing disabled children’s social care in England.

The focus groups will explore key proposals set out in the Law Commission’s consultation document, covering:

We’ll ensure your views, experiences and ideas shared in the sessions shape our final submission to the Law Commission.

Please note: these Contact focus groups are separate from and in addition to the Law Commission’s discussion groups for parents, which are now fully subscribed.

What is in the Law Commission’s consultation?

The Law Commission consultation on reforming social care asks whether:

  • There should be a new legal framework for disabled children’s social care, taking disabled children out of section 17 of the Children Act 1989.
  • Whether there should be national eligibility criteria for disabled children’s social care.
  • How we should define disability.
  • What remedies should be available for children and families when things go wrong.

The Department for Education asked the Law Commission to review disabled children’s social care law because it is too complicated, inaccessible and potentially unfair for disabled children. The legislation also includes offensive language when talking about disability.  The consultation closes on 20 January 2025.