B1: The Public Sector - Adult Social Care

Question 1

Who is adult social care provision for?

Answer 1

adult social care provision is for people over 18 years old who have disabilities, mental health issues or are otherwise frail, due to age or other circumstances and are unable to support themselves without specific or planned support

Question 2

Who is responsible for adult social care services?

Answer 2

adult social care services are the responsibility of the local authority social service departments

Question 3

What are some example of support that adult social care services can provide?

Answer 3

• care in the service user’s home -> which may include help with cooking, personal care or other daily activities
• day centres to provide care stimulation and support
• sheltered housing schemes
• residential care for older people, those with disabilities or mental illness
• respite or short-term residential care, to support families and give them a break from their responsibilities
• training centres for adults with learning disabilities

Question 4

Why were Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) launched?

Answer 4

PCTs were launched to co-ordinate the care and to ensure that there is continuity between the NHS provision and social care support necessary for people with mental health problems