Care Act 2014

New reforms to the Care Act have been introduced today, in what many have described as the "biggest shake-up" to the care system since the Act came into force 60 years ago. Some of the changes include additional responsibilities for local authorities and people receiving care as well as those providing it have been given new rights. It also introduces a national minimum level at which people will be eligible for support. 

With the new reforms have come a plethora of resources;  the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has been working with Government departments to produce an information page  to provide guidance on the Act. Community Care have a dedicated site to discuss various aspects of the Act and Government information on implementing the reforms can be found here.

To understand how the care system works across the UK, here's a useful overview.