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Inquiry Related
First Published: 03 Oct 2013
This report presents the Commission’s assessment of what local authorities, Government, the Care Quality Commission and the Local Government Ombudsman have done in response to recommendations directed at them in our Close to home inquiry report
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Research Report
First Published: 02 Oct 2013
This report examines local authorities' progress in implementing the recommendations of a 2011 EHRC report on home care services and human rights.
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Advice and Guidance
First Published: 01 May 2013
This guide aims to help local authority elected members and staff who are involved in the commissioning and procurement of home care better understand their obligations under the Human Rights Act 1998.
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Research Report
First Published: 22 Nov 2012
This report explores the extent to which human rights were a factor in the commissioning, procurement, delivery and assessment of home care services.
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Inquiry Related
First Published: 31 Oct 2011
Summary report of our inquiry which found that although many older people receive care at home which respects and enhances their human rights, this is by no means a universal experience.
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Inquiry Related
First Published: 31 Oct 2011
This report sets out our specific concerns about human rights in home care for older people and our recommendations.
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Advice and Guidance
First Published: 01 Feb 2011
This key messages paper summarises recent research on 'personalisation' - services that do not rely on traditional service-led support or institutions, and which will increasingly be used to deliver care in the future.
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Research Report
First Published: 01 Jan 2011
This report examines the extent to which independent advocacy is available to people in the protected groups set out in the Equality Act 2006.
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Research Report
First Published: 24 Nov 2010
This report examines the extent to which parents’ aspirations for childcare are being met and the role of childcare in meeting the needs of families and workers.
