Policy
1 July, 2008
LSC announce award of Specialist Support Services
Housing in Wales and Immigration for England & Wales
The Legal Services Commission (LSC) announced last week the successful applicants of Specialist Support Services contracts in Immigration across England and Wales, and Housing in Wales after a recent re-tendering exercise.
The contracts were awarded to:
- Wilson & Co Solicitors for Immigration: 0845 677 2205
- Shelter Cymru for Housing: 0845 602 3449
The new services are due to begin on 1 July 2008.
For more information, see the LSC press release Specialist Support contracts awarded.
See also the related rightsnet news stories -
- Future of Specialist Support Service and CLS Grants: LSC launches consultation paper (19 June, 2007)
- Specialist Support Services consultation put on hold: Delay to allow more time for 'analysis and consideration' (15 November, 2006)
- LSC consults on future of specialist support services : Front-line advice organisations urged to respond by 15 September (12 September, 2006)
- Specialist Support review begins: Legal Services Commission looking at supplier support projects (13 July, 2006)
- LSC revokes termination of funding for specialist support services : Decision follows support from MPs and threat of Judical Review proceedings (23 March, 2006)
