legislation 1.5: the care act 2014 Flashcards
care act 2014: what must the local authority provide?
Local authority must provide services centred around the needs of individuals.
care act 2014: what of an individual is deemed to be a priory & what do these help to overcome?
Individual’s views, wishes and feelings are a priory- Communication barriers are overcome
care act 2014: why is co-production important?
where care decisions are made holistically, so people can use local services by asking people who suffering so the best help can be given.
care act 2014: key moto.
‘No decision about me without me’
care act 2014: what is meant by FACS?
Fair access to care services
care act 2014: what is Fair access to care services (FACS)?
making sure that everyone is entitled to have their needs assessed
care act 2014: how do Personal budgets help individuals?
Decide how to spend their budget to meet their needs and wants
care act 2014: what is meant by making sure that geographical barrier have been removed?
Needs are still met when someone moves house - the care being given from one place continues in another area.