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, Workforce

Councils need cash injection to stabilise care home market ahead of Care Act changes

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Inadequate social worker training puts implementation of Care Act at risk, warns BASW

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Adults

From isolation to independence: how good support can transform young adult carers’ lives

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Councils at risk of Care Act funding shortfall triggering further cuts to services, warns watchdog

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Implementing the Care Act: ‘People have a stronger voice. Staff have a renewed energy’

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Adults, Workforce

‘Councils need to get a better grip on Care Act duties to blind and partially sighted’

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College sets out expectations of social workers in delivering Care Act reforms

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‘The Care Act enshrines social work values – but we need support to fulfil its promise’

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Adults, Workforce

How to learn the Care Act 2014 while juggling your caseload

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Adults

How social workers and OTs are putting the Care Act into practice in prisons

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More than half of councils unsure if care providers pay staff the national minimum wage

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‘Visual impairment workers face crisis despite Care Act 2014’s emphasis on their role’

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Government sets expectations for social workers assessing adults with autism

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Adults

‘Why we’re hiring 100 more social workers to deliver the Care Act’

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Care Act drives 6% rise in social work posts

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Parallel worlds of domestic abuse and safeguarding need to be brought together

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