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The High Court judgement which could have implications for supported living schemes

14 September 2010

The High Court has recently handed down a judgement which could have implications for supported living schemes.

In July the High Court indicated a provisional view that a supported living scheme accommodating a man with learning disabilities should be registered as a “care home” under the Care Standards Act 2000 (the 2000 Act) and that housing benefit should not be used to fund such a care home placement.

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