R (W) v Birmingham City Council [2011] EWHC 1147 (Admin)

Of the four bands (low, moderate, severe, critical), the council decided to cease adult social care funding for needs which were assessed to be severe; the decision only to fund critical needs was unlawful.

External links

BAILII

Philip Hoult, 'Challenging times' (Local Government Lawyer, 20/5/11)

Tim Ross, 'High Court: Council must not axe care for elderly' (Telegraph, 19/5/11)

Equality and Human Rights Commission, 'Commission statement on Birmingham Council care ruling' (19/5/11)