This guide was written for Help the Aged by Tamara Lewis, Central London Law Centre. The law is based on the final Regulations and case law as known at 1st August 2006.

The guide has been developed in partnership between Tamara Lewis and Help the Aged, supported by the Access to Justice/Age and Advice network. Network members include: ACAS, AdviceUK, Advice Services Alliance, AdviceNow, Age Concern England, Citizens Advice, the Disability Rights Commission, the Equal Opportunities Commission, the Law Centre’s Federation, The Age and Employment Network (TAEN) and the National Institute of Adult and Continuing Education (NIACE). The author particularly thanks Cleon Hutton and Patrick Grattan for their support and helpful suggestions.