Care Act 2014
The Care Act 2014 modernises and consolidates the law on adult care in England into one statute and has been described as the biggest change to the law in 60 years. Key changes include the introduction of national eligibility criteria, a right to independent advocacy and, from 2016, a cap on care costs faced by self-funders. This page contains the latest news on the act and its implementation. Community Care Inform Adults subscribers can also benefit from practice advice on the legislation on our dedicated knowledge and practice hub on the act.
Social work leaders
Chief social workers: ‘visible leadership’ needed to tackle race discrimination in profession 
Adequate funding across spectrum of children’s needs ‘crucial’ to better outcomes and savings – DfE study Job of the week
Community Care Inform
Motivational interviewing: what it is and how you can use it in social work 
Podcast: Looked-after children and self-harm Employer Profiles
West Sussex County Council 
Hampshire County Council 
Lincolnshire County Council Employer Zone
“We need to be kinder to ourselves and our workforce” 
How social work expertise is helping children find stable homes 
Disability is no barrier to working in social care 
A helping hub for young people about to leave care 
‘It’s every social worker’s dream – they listen to your ideas and let you try them’ 
How we keep wellbeing at the forefront of our workforce priorities 
Employer zone – showcasing a selection of the sector’s top recruiters
‘Let’s mix things up in children’s residential care’ 
Children, young people and families are at the heart of all we do at Northamptonshire Children’s Trust 
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