Public Affairs Flashcards
Who is responsible for social care in England?
The department of health and social care has over arching responsibility for social care in England
What is the regulating body called for social care?
The care quality commission registers and monitors social care in England, e.g inspecting care homes etc.
What are the two sides of social services within councils
Adults- key priority are the elderly and adults with learning disabilities
Children- children at risk and those with disabilities and family support
Who is responsible for providing adult social care?
Services in the communities for the elderly and adults with disabilities are provided by county councils, metropolitan districts and unitary authorities
Who do councils work with to provide adult social care?
Councils work with the NHS to provide adult social care. For example, a council will provide practical care (personal) whilst the NHS will provide nursing care.
Name one type of adult social care
Community care- if possible an individual who needs social care should be looked after in the community. Local authorities will typically asses and arrange services for the person. Councils also produce community care programmes and take finances into account.
What type of social care would be provided for the elderly ?
There are a number of services a local authority may pay for. It is the responsibility of county councils and unitary councils to assess and if the pensioner meets the criteria, provide a care package for them. This can include meals on wheels, care at home or care home places. This is only if the pensioner can’t pay for it themselves by other means.
What social care services are provided for adults with disabitlies?
This includes those with learning and physical disabilities and mental illness. Services can be similar to the ones provided for the elderly but can also include:
-day centres, training days, sheltered workshops (can also include transport)
-mental health illnesses support is often provided by a variety of groups
- charges may be made depending on ability to pay
What are four topical issues effecting social care?
-Ageing population, people with multiple health conditions are living longer
- Use of private sector (profit motive)
- Quality of the care
-Increasing reliance on volunteers
Who are the children’s service?
The children’s services are a department in authority who deliver all services for youngsters including education and social care.
Who inspects children’s services?
Ofsted
What has recent years looked like for children’s services?
Recent years have seen a surge in demand for children’s services due to a rise in referrals and funding cuts
Name two reasons why children’s services have seen a surge in demands for their services
A rise in referrals
A rise in funding cuts
What service may children’s service offer for families ?
Services may include social workers, day nurseries, refuges for those at risk of domestic violence, family counselling and support services.
When may a child be in need of protection?
-it is orphaned, abandoned or their parents are unable to look after them
- they have broken the law and consequently been committed to the care of the local authority
-They are at risk- abused or neglected
What can happen in very serious cases for children?
If a child’s life is at risk, the police, local authority or the NSPCC can immediately remove a child from it’s surroundings by granting a emergency protection order.
What is an emergency protection order?
An EPO means a child will be removed from it’s surroundings immediately due to their life being at risk.
How long does an EPO last?
An emergency protection order lasts up to 8 days and can be extended a further 7, the case should be reviewed daily during this time evidence is gathered to determine to what extent the child’s life is at risk and what action should be taken.
What do most cases start with rather than EPO?
A case conference looks at the evidence and decides if the child is at risk of significant harm and can be attended by anyone directly relevant to the child (social workers, teachers etc.)
What actions would follow a case conference?
Child put on a child protection plan -
✓ Sets out what will be done to protect the child
makes decisions about where the child should live, contact, support etc. Regular reviews.
➢ Court order (family proceedings court) such as –
Child assessment order – requires a named person to produce the child for assessment.
Supervision order – child remains at home under supervision of children’s services.
Care order – child is put into care
What does an adopted child mean?
A solution for children who need a permanent home. The parents are vetted and not paid. A court approval is needed and afterwards, they take full parental rights.
What is meant by children in care?
Children in care also known as looked after children. The authority have parental rights and decide where to place a child to live. There are many local voluntary groups support a child in care.
What is a fostering?
Foster parents are vetted by the local authority and paid by them. This is usually the first place for children in care and can be short or long term.
What is a children’s home?
Children may be placed here if a foster home can not be found or if there is specific other reasons like big sibling groups.
Who runs a children’s home?
A children’s home can be run by local authorities or volunteers.
What are five topical issues to do with children’s service?
Lack of support after a child has turned 18, lack of funding/resources, lack of adoption/foster homes, poor educational development for children in care, continuing child abuse grooming gangs
