In this video Bethan Harris from Garden Court Chambers gives an overview of Part 1 of the Care Act 2014.
The main provisions of this legislation are in force from 1 April 2015 and their aim is to modernise, consolidate and simplify adult community care law.
Topics include:
-- Overview of the Care Act 2014 Part 1 & its implementation
-- Where to find guidance on the Act
-- General duties set out in Part 1 of the Act
-- The duty to meet eligible needs for care & support
-- Changes to the law on eligibility for social care
-- The duty to provide services for eligible carers
-- Changes to the regime for charging for care
-- Changes to the law on safeguarding vulnerable adults
-- The duty to provide care for prisoners
-- Aftercare services for mental health patients
-- The right to choose residential accommodation
-- The duty to conduct an assessment of needs
You can watch the full-length version of this video here: uk.practicallaw.com/w-012-0048