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.

Adults

‘Radical’ plan for integrated health and social care personal budgets unveiled by NHS chief

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Adults, Workforce

‘Why the Care Act 2014’s incoherent guidance on direct payments must be revised’

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DH underestimating costs of Care Act implementation, say London councils

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Adults, Workforce

What the Care Act means for choice of care and accommodation for service users

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Adults, Mental Health, Workforce

‘We are getting to the point where funding is unsustainable if we want to meet need appropriately’ – Adass chief

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Adults, Workforce

The gaps, inconsistencies and question marks in the approach to eligibility under the Care Act

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Adults, Workforce

What social workers need to know about the government’s reforms to eligibility criteria

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Adults, Mental Health

Survey reveals half of autistic adults ‘abused by someone they regarded as a friend’

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Adults, Workforce

What the Care Act 2014 means for social workers

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Adults, Workforce

How the proposed guidance to implement the Care Act 2014 measures up

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Adults, Workforce

Councils urged to consider barring providers from contracts if they breach minimum wage law

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Adults, Workforce

Government bids to shift care eligibility criteria to focus on outcomes not deficits

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Adults, Workforce

Social workers given guidance on putting Care Act 2014 reforms into practice

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Adults, Workforce

Councils told to ‘ensure readiness’ for Care Act by appointing accountable officer to drive reforms

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Adults, Workforce

Government to expose ‘efficiency gap’ in local authority adults’ services

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Adults

Care Act 2014 becomes law, heralding overhaul of adult care law and practice

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