1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the law underpinning the welfare benefits system (sg1, sg9)
(Knowledge and Understanding)

2. Analyse and apply the law to provide solutions to problems (sg1, sg9, sg10)
(Analysis, Application, Problem Solving)

3. Use appropriate sources of information and research tools (sg7, sg10, sg11) (Enquiry)

4. Describe the legal framework underpinning community care and identify both individuals' entitlements to assessment and services, and the duties and powers of local authorities in relation to community care (sg1, sg9, sg10) (Knowledge and Understanding)

5. Analyse the impact of human rights and equality legislation on community care policy, process and provision (sg7, sg9, sg10) (Analysis, Learning)

6. Articulate the principles of mental capacity law and evaluate the legal options available to those who wish to plan ahead in the event of future incapacity (sg1, sg4, sg9, sg10) (Application)

Case study 1500 words contributing to LO's 1, 2 & 3 (weighted 50 %)
Case study 1500 words LO’s 4,5 & 6 (weighted at 50%)

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Formative feedback will be provided within the online discussions and with the use of case study exercises


PLEASE NOTE ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENTS FOR Semester 1 2020/21 DUE TO COVID-19 AS FOLLOWS:
Simulation/Oral Presentation of 1,000 word legal submission (50%)
Written assessment 1,500 words (50%)

The module conforms to National Occupational Standard SFJIB20, and includes:

Legal framework and social policy relating to welfare benefits for disability and caring
Legal framework relating to the provision of community care
Entitlement to community care assessment and eligibility for community care services
Charging for services
Human rights and equality legislation in relation to community care
Mental capacity and planning ahead

This module is delivered by blended learning using Blackboard VLE

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (62 hours)
32 hours lectures/tutorials
10 hours module/assessment support, which may be virtual or face to face
20 hours online lecture and interactive exercises and activities via Blackboard VLE

Guided Independent Study Hours: (238 hours)
48 hours preparing for scheduled sessions, and follow up work completing case study exercises to consolidate learning
100 hours independent study and wider reading, including researching web based resources
90 hours assessment preparation

PC and internet access
Access to Blackboard

Clements, L. & Thompson, P. (2011) Community Care and the Law. 5th Edition. London: Legal Action Group.
Greaves, I. (latest edition) Disability Rights Handbook, London, Disability Rights UK
Mandelstam, M. (2008) Community Care Practice and The Law 4th Edition. London: Jessica Kinglsey Publishers.
Osborne, S. (ed) (latest edition) Welfare Benefits and Tax Credits Handbook, London, Child Poverty Action Group

This module builds on some of the content delivered at level 4 and allows you to look in more detail at the legal framework and social policies relating to welfare benefits for disability and carers. You will learn how to use the legal criteria to assess whether a person may qualify for a specific benefit and to identify errors in the application of the criteria in order to support people through the appeals process. You will practice writing submissions to a Tribunal and the key skills necessary to represent clients at a Tribunal.

In the second part of the module, you will learn about adult social care services, the legal basis of these and an individual's right to an assessment of need. You will hear first-hand experiences from members of our Service User Group, who may also participate in simulated exercises to help you refine your skills.