The Care Act 2014

The Care Act helps to improve people's independence and wellbeing. It makes clear that local authorities must provide or arrange services that help prevent people developing needs for care and support or delay people deteriorating such that they would need ongoing care and support.

For further information on The Care Act 2014, please view the information sheets and online videos on the links below: 

• Care Act 2014 Newsletter

• Care Act 2014 guidance document

• The Skills for Care short introduction video

• Social Care Institute for Excellence video (YouTube)

• Care Act 2014 fact-sheets produced by the Department of Health

• The latest Adult Services Big Ticket Programme Newsletter

• Take the Care Cost Calculator produced by the BBC

• Finding Financial Information and Advice about Care and Support document

For further information on The Care Act 2014, please visit the GOV.UK website.