The Care Act 2014 Flashcards
Main part
There should be no gap in care and support when people choose to move
Wellbeing
Local councils must have services to meet different people’s needs
Stopping problems before they start
Local councils must think about stopping things before they start or get worse
Independent advocacy
Give people the right to advocacy support if they need it
6 principles
Empowerment, protection, prevention, proportionality, partnership and accountability
Protecting adults from abuse and neglect
Organisations all work together to protect people who need support
Care when you leave hospital
If you need car when you leave hospital, it should be sorted on time
Moving from child services to adult services
Before someone is 18, councils need to help them and their carers plan for the future and provide help they need as adults
Who does this act help
18+
