Tim Spencer-Lane
Biographic Data
| ID | 9565800 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Tim Spencer-Lane |
| GIVEN NAMES | Tim |
| FAMILY NAME | Spencer-Lane |
| SIGNATURE | SPENCER-LANE T |
| AFFILIATIONS | Department of Health and Social Care |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
An interview with Tim Spencer-Lane
Purpose This study aims to explore the development of law and policy in adult social care and safeguarding adults and to consider how this has shaped contemporary practice and informed the current legal framework. Design/methodology/approach Interview Findings This interview sheds light on the evolution of the law and policy framework that informs safeguarding practice. It highlights the competing imperatives and tensions for government policymak…
“It's about how much we can do, and not how little we can get away with”
Mental capacity and deprivation of liberty
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a brief overview of the Law Commission’s final report and recommendations on the reform of the deprivation of liberty safeguards under the Mental Capacity Act. Design/methodology/approach Summary of main report. Findings The proposals contained in the Law Commision Review and proposals for law reform are outlined. Originality/value This is a summary
Mental capacity and deprivation of liberty
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to introduce the readership to the consultation being held by the Law Commission concerning proposed revisions to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). Design/methodology/approach – Discussion of the consultation being held by the Law Commission concerning proposed revisions to the DoLS. Findings – These are as yet unknown as the consultation period is ongoing – it is planned that a future paper will…
Safeguarding the public by regulating health and social care professionals
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to consider the final report of the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry and the Law Commissions’ review of health and social care professional regulation – and how these will impact on the professional regulation bodies. Design/methodology/approach – Summary and discussion of the relevant recommendations made by the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry and the initial Gover…
Modernising the regulation of health and social care professionals
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to summarise the Law Commissions’ final report and draft Bill on the regulation of health and social care professionals. Design/methodology/approach – To summarise the key recommendations that are relevant to adult safeguarding. Findings – The final report concludes that new legislation is needed to govern the UK regulators of health and social care professionals. Originality/value – The paper sets out the r…
Mental capacity and deprivation of liberty
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a brief overview of the Law Commission’s final report and recommendations on the reform of the deprivation of liberty safeguards under the Mental Capacity Act. Design/methodology/approach Summary of main report. Findings The proposals contained in the Law Commision Review and proposals for law reform are outlined. Originality/value This is a summary
Mental capacity and deprivation of liberty
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to introduce the readership to the consultation being held by the Law Commission concerning proposed revisions to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). Design/methodology/approach – Discussion of the consultation being held by the Law Commission concerning proposed revisions to the DoLS. Findings – These are as yet unknown as the consultation period is ongoing – it is planned that a future paper will…
Safeguarding the public by regulating health and social care professionals
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to consider the final report of the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry and the Law Commissions’ review of health and social care professional regulation – and how these will impact on the professional regulation bodies. Design/methodology/approach – Summary and discussion of the relevant recommendations made by the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry and the initial Gover…
Modernising the regulation of health and social care professionals
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to summarise the Law Commissions’ final report and draft Bill on the regulation of health and social care professionals. Design/methodology/approach – To summarise the key recommendations that are relevant to adult safeguarding. Findings – The final report concludes that new legislation is needed to govern the UK regulators of health and social care professionals. Originality/value – The paper sets out the r…
Mental capacity and deprivation of liberty
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to introduce the readership to the consultation being held by the Law Commission concerning proposed revisions to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). Design/methodology/approach – Discussion of the consultation being held by the Law Commission concerning proposed revisions to the DoLS. Findings – These are as yet unknown as the consultation period is ongoing – it is planned that a future paper will…
Mental capacity and deprivation of liberty
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a brief overview of the Law Commission’s final report and recommendations on the reform of the deprivation of liberty safeguards under the Mental Capacity Act. Design/methodology/approach Summary of main report. Findings The proposals contained in the Law Commision Review and proposals for law reform are outlined. Originality/value This is a summary
“It's about how much we can do, and not how little we can get away with”
An interview with Tim Spencer-Lane
Purpose This study aims to explore the development of law and policy in adult social care and safeguarding adults and to consider how this has shaped contemporary practice and informed the current legal framework. Design/methodology/approach Interview Findings This interview sheds light on the evolution of the law and policy framework that informs safeguarding practice. It highlights the competing imperatives and tensions for government policymak…
Law (6 works) · Political science (6 works) · Law (5 works) · Originality (5 works) · Computer Science (4 works) · Elder Abuse and Neglect (4 works) · Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints (4 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Nursing (4 works) · Safeguarding (4 works)