Section 117 aftercare policy of council and integrated care board “flawed”, finds Ombudsman – Local Government Lawyer

Posted October 13th, 2025 in news by sally

‘An investigation by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has criticised Kent County Council and NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board’s “flawed” section 117 aftercare policy, which caused a woman “confusion, uncertainty and distress”.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 10th October 2025

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk