1.6 the role of the local authority. Flashcards
Role of the LA- Assessment: EHCPs: what does EHCPs mean and what do they do?
Education, Health and Care Plans are given to any child in education who is in need of care/support.
Role of the LA- Assessment: EHCPs: why are they used in schools?
They are used in schools as way of accessing services such as 1:1 TAs, specialist equipment, etc.
Role of the LA- Assessment: EHCPs: can they be given for a range of reasons?
yes such as learning disabilities and learning difficulties
Role of the LA- Assessment: FACS: what is the purpose of FACS?
Fair access to care services is used by the LA to assess the level of need someone has and how much support/budget they need.
Role of the LA- Assessment: FACS: what is the name of the bands and how many are within it?
Someone is put into 1 of 4 ‘eligibility bands’. These are…
Low > Moderate > Substantial > Critical
Role of the LA- Assessment: budgets: how does the budgets work?
The final assessment type ‘budgets’ we have already explained- someone is assessed for the amount they need under FACS.
Role of the LA- Housing: Researching housing options: what do individuals have a choice over?
Someone has a choice over where they live and a right to have housing adaptations
Role of the LA- Housing: Researching housing options: how do housing adaptions help people?
These adaptations help meet the individual’s needs and wants
Role of the LA- Housing: Researching housing options: how do social services work with individuals to help them with their housing options?
Social services work with individuals who want to stay in their own home by using specialist equipment and adaptations
Role of the LA- Housing: Choice of residence: what are the other options that social services can take when someone can’t stay in their home?
- purpose-built accommodation
- sheltered accommodation
- residential homes.
Role of the LA- Housing: Choice of residence: what is meant by purpose-built accommodation?
to meet their needs (E.g. A ground floor flat for someone who cant climb stairs)
Role of the LA- Housing: Choice of residence: what is meant by sheltered accommodation?
to allow them independent living with added protection of security wardens and alarms
Role of the LA- Housing: Choice of residence: what is meant by residential homes?
to help needs be met and support individuals 24/7
what is the act linking to EHCP?
children’s & families act.
what is the act linking to fair access to care?
the care act
what is the act linking to budgets?
the care act
Role of the LA: Decentralising and commissioning: what is decentralising?
Decentralising is when services are shared across Local Authorities (E.g. Specialist hospitals/Therapies)
Role of the LA: Decentralising and commissioning: what is commissioning?
Commissioning is working in equal partnership with individuals who use services, their families, communities and organisations
Role of the LA: Decentralising and commissioning: Outsourcing services and promoting greater range of choice: what is outsourcing of services?
Services can come from outside of the local authority
Role of the LA: Decentralising and commissioning: Outsourcing services and promoting greater range of choice: what is meant by ‘‘Services can come from outside of the local authority’’
This means that people can have a greater range of choice when choosing where they access their care and support from.
Role of the LA: Decentralising and commissioning: Outsourcing services and promoting greater range of choice: what happens if people have a greater choice of services?
It allows individuals to choose from different services instead of having to go to the only option available in their area.
Role of the LA: The Care Act 2014: Geographical barriers: what are these?
Geographical barriers are challenges that mean individuals cant access the right type of support they need or want in certain areas.
Role of the LA: The Care Act 2014: what did the care act set out?
The Care Act set into law that there should be no gaps in support when someone chooses to move area/local authority.
This helps the individual’s needs to be met.
