The Care Act 2014
The Care Act comes into force in April 2015
It makes some changes to care rights and responsibilities.
The Guidance published by the Government has been consulted on, but the final guidance has noot yet been issued.
This page will be updated when the guidance is finalised.
Rights for carers and ‘cared for’
Personal Budgets enshrined in law
wellbeing
Safeguarding
Transition to adult care/ continuity
New powers for the chief inspector of social care
Funding & charging reforms (A cap on personal ‘care costs‘ of £72,000.)
Integration & Partnership working