Care Act 2014: the assessment and eligibility process - SCIE

Care Act 2014: the assessment and eligibility process - SCIE
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Care Act 2014: the assessment and eligibility process
The Care Act 2014 sets out local authorities’ duties when assessing people’s care and support needs.
The chart below shows the route through assessment and determination of eligibility under the Care Act 2014.
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For brevity and simplicity, throughout this resource the term ‘assessment under the Care Act’ is used to refer to either a Care Act assessment of:
an individual’s needs for care and support
a carer’s needs for support.
Other things to consider
Key Care Act duties for assessment and determination of eligibility
Key Care Act principles for assessment and determination of eligibility
Important concepts for assessment and determination of eligibility
Assessment of needs under the Care Act 2014
Determination of eligibility under the Care Act 2014
Quick guide to eligibility outcomes under the Care Act 2014