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Understanding Adult Safeguarding is vital for all working in social housing. In this webinar we will look at the six principles of safeguarding and take you through the key provisions of the Care Act 2014. We will also explore the practical steps that should be taken in order to promote adult safeguarding, be able to recognise and make effective safeguarding referrals and deal with local authority requests as part of a Safeguarding Adults Review.
About the Speakers:
Donna McCarthy, Partner, Housing Management & Property Litigation
Donna heads up a team advising on all aspects of housing management law and practice, acting for Local Authorities, Registered Providers and private landlords in complex litigation, including possession proceedings; actions to restrain Anti-Social Behaviour; injunctions and disrepair actions. She also advises social landlords on matters of housing policy and procedure. She has particular specialism in matters relating to mental health, capacity and safeguarding.
Lee Russell, Partner, Housing Management & Property Litigation
Lee was one of the first solicitors to qualify as part of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s fully qualifying law degree. He was one of the youngest qualifying solicitors at the time.
Lee advises on all aspects of housing management and property litigation, regularly advising private organisations, land owners, developers, investors, charities, local authorities and some of the largest providers of social housing in the United Kingdom.
