Resources and Updates
Publication - From scrutiny to support: fundamental shift needed in social work with disabled children
Please click on the link below to read an artical written by Maria Hargreaves, Director of Imara Soc...
What’s an Independent Social Worker?
As an Independent Social Worker and the founder of Imara Social Work, I am frequently asked about my...
Accessing Support for Children and Young People with Disabilities
As an Independent Social Worker and the founder of Imara Social Work, I frequently hear about the sy...
Obtaining an Assessment for Children with Disabilities
As an Independent Social Worker and the founder of Imara Social Work, I frequently hear about the sy...
Education, Health and Care Plans - Why do section D and H matter?
When an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan is issued with Sections D and H left blank, it rarely...
The Overlooked Power of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970, for Children with Disabilities
Social work assessments play a critical role in understanding the needs of children and families and...
The 'V' Case: Muddying the Waters of Deprivation of Liberty
A recent ruling concerning a 15-year-old boy with profound disabilities, referred to as 'V', has rei...
Seeing the person: Unconditional Positive Regard
Unconditional Positive Regard (UPR), a core principle of social work practice, originates from the w...
Property and Finance Deputyships - What, why, when, how?
What is a property and financial deputyship?A property and financial deputyship is a legal arrangeme...
What does “on a DoL” actually mean?
In Re EM (Deprivation of Liberty, Care Planning & Costs) [2024] EWCOP 76 (T2), HHJ Burrows addre...
Finding Legal Advice and Help
The Law Society If you need to find a Solicitor but don't know where to look, you can use the L...
