Resources and Updates
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...
