Events
We aim to hold one major national event each year. However, there is no reason why any member should not organise a regional event. LPLD is also willing to publicise the events of other organisations that are relevant to the law relating to people with learning disabilities.
If you want to hold an event or post an event please email info@lpld.org with the theme, date, time, location, cost (if any) and other details about your event.
The next LPLD event is a seminar to be held in conjunction with the Learning Disabilities Forum.
LPLD Event Information
"Taking Stock of the Law"
Wednesday 29th March 2006 from 9.30 am
at the Britannia Conference Centre,
Kings Cross, WC1
Cost (includes refreshments and lunch):
Professionals and Staff: £85
Parents, Carers, Voluntary Advocates and
Self Advocates: £35
This event has the following key themes:
- An overview of the current legislative and regulatory framework for residential and social care services for people with learning disabilities.
- Discussion of the interface between the Common Law 'duty of care' and local authorities' and health services' statutory duties to provide services.
- Representation of the best interests of people with learning disabilities, with special reference to the implications of the Mental Capacity Act.
- Funding services for people with learning disabilities – challenges and opportunities in funding residential care, supported living and other options.
- The implications of the Human Rights Act and the 'Disability Equality Duty' in the Disability Discrimination Act 2005 with reference to 'equality of opportunity' in access to services.
To register for this event, please download the event flyer and fill out the application form.
