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.
Children’s trusts: lessons from outsourcing ‘failing’ council services 
Two-thirds of social workers yet to upload CPD, eight weeks from registration renewal deadline Job of the week
Community Care Live
How Hampshire kept children at the centre of practice during Covid-19 
Hear how Surrey is honouring Dave Hill’s vision of outstanding services for children and families 
Essex County Council – Recruiting the Best Social Care Talent Community Care Inform
Podcast: Fabricated or induced illness: what it is and what the signs are 
How social workers can spot the signs of scams Employer Profile
Hampshire County Council 
Lincolnshire County Council Employer Zone
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How we keep wellbeing at the forefront of our workforce priorities 
Supporting social work teams through a pandemic 
Average caseloads have halved thanks to workload changes 
Asylum-seeking children: ‘Here you feel people care’ 
How one council is using virtual communication to amplify young people’s voices 
Employer zone – showcasing a selection of the sector’s top recruiters
Social work academy launched by Luton children’s services 
Tips on preparing for a social work job interview 
How do you return to social work? 
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