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Where a tenant occupies a property under an AST, there are different methods that a landlord can use to lawfully evict them. There are different notice periods of which a tenant must be aware – the minimum period lengths are set out below.
As it stands, there is no legal definitions for “social care” or “healthcare”. The NHS however produces guidance in an attempt to distinguish healthcare from social care.
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (the “Act”) aims to protect and empower vulnerable people who may lack the mental capacity to make some decisions. The Act applies to everyone working in health care, social care and other sectors who are involved in the support and treatment of people.
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