The Care Act: Introduction and Overview

The Care Act 2014 builds on recent reviews and reforms, replacing numerous previous laws, to provide a coherent approach to adult social care in England.

Part one of the Act (and its Statutory Guidance) consolidates and modernises the framework of care and support law; it set out new duties for local authorities and partners,and new rights for service users and carers.

Learning Objectives

This course will enable the learner to:

• Explain what the Act aims to achieve
• Describe the basic framework of the act and its key components

Course Duration

• 15 minuntes

Target Audience

• Any member of an organisation requiring a base level understanding of the subject

Available in

• Non-audio

Delivered Via

• Internet