Please could you pass on to any disability related networks and parent led groups who might be interested in attending this important family support related event. All welcome. This is a free event, though registration is required via Eventbrite. Book your place here. About this eventThe LEaP (Legal Entitlements and Problem-Solving Programme – Cerebra / University of Leeds, School of Law) is hosting a Conference in Leeds on the 18th October. The Conference’s flyer can be accessed here. This conference aims to identify and discuss commonly occurring problems in accessing key legal rights to health and social care – and how these can be addressed. Session 1 will offer short updates with discussion on completed research projects, including those on home adaptations and home to school transport. Session 2 will be focused on the issue of parent carer blame – covering the experiences of disabled children and their families with the process of social care needs assessments. Session 3 will briefly outline the pending research project concerning allegations of fabricated or induced illness (FII) which will be followed by an open session to identify and discuss future research priorities. The conference is a free event, although numbers are limited. It will take place at the St George’s Centre (close to Leeds Central Station). A live-streaming of the event is also planned for those unable to join us ‘in person’.As with previous conferences our aim is to maximise discussion on key social care legal issues – including gaining feedback on past research and ideas for future research. It is hoped that the event will also provide time for those attending to network and share information. Please contact the event organiser to let them know about any particular need (for example, for access and / or a special dietary need). Please specify which session you would prefer when signing up, ie virtually or at the St Georges Centre.Joining instructions will be sent 24 hours before the event via email once you have registered. All welcome. This is a free event, though registration is required via Eventbrite.
