When and how to undertake a human rights assessment (adults)

Overview

Develop your knowledge and skills to carry out a human rights assessment for an adult with no recourse to public funds, when this is required to determine whether care and support (including accommodation) can be provided under the Care Act 2014, or equivalent legislation. 

Who it's for

• Social workers
• NRPF caseworkers
• Managers
• Local authority legal officers
• Other professionals who advise on, undertake, or oversee human rights assessments

It is recommended that delegates have either attended our course,' Introduction to social services' support for people with no recourse to public funds', or have prior knowledge of immigration terminology and when social services' duties are engaged to provide care and support (including accommodation) to adults who have no recourse to public funds.

What you’ll learn

• When a human rights assessment is required
• Key steps to follow when undertaking a human rights assessment
• Possible outcomes for the adult following a human rights assessment
• Best practice in case management and service delivery

Course outline

• Introduction to Schedule 3 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002
• Human rights assessment process
• Human rights assessments for European Economic Area (EEA) nationals
• Accessing immigration advice
• Case study

Commission this course

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