The care act 2014

Question 1

what is it

Answer 1

This act relates to those being assessed or receiving social care and their carers. Key aspects

Question 2

aspect 1

Answer 2

Mainly for adults in need of care and support

Question 3

aspect 2

Answer 3

Outlines the way in which local authorities should carry out needs assessments – including having an advocate available

Question 4

aspect 3

Answer 4

Outlines how local authorities (e.g. Hampshire) should determine who is eligible for support and how local authorities should charge for both residential and community care

Question 5

aspect 4

Answer 5

Continuity of care must be provided if someone moves from one area to another

Question 6

aspect 5

Answer 6

Local authorities have a duty to promote an individuals wellbeing when making decisions about a persons care

Question 7

aspect 6

Answer 7

-There are some provisions for when children in need of care and support have to move location also for parents carers of children in need of care and support , and young carers

Question 8

aspect 7

Answer 8

Local authorities MUST carry out a ‘Child’s Needs Assessment’ for a young person when there is likely to be a need for support after they reach 18