Care Act 2014
The Care Act represents the biggest consolidation of social care legislation over the last 60 years; it brings existing social care law up-to-date and introduces some new duties and responsibilities.
The most significant changes resulting from the Care Act include:
- A national eligibility threshold – this will mean that your eligibility won’t be affected by where you live
- A duty to provide information and advice to all citizens of Nottinghamshire
- If you care for someone, you will have the same rights to assessment and support as those you care for
- An increased emphasis on people’s wellbeing and a formal duty to take steps to reduce or prevent care needs
- If you move between local authorities your care and support should continue without disruption (this is known as portability)
- If you are a young person with likely needs once you turn 18, you should be identified early
- Deferred payment agreements to enable you to meet your care costs without having to sell your home during your lifetime
- Better integration between social care, housing and the NHS.
Expected timeline for changes
- Changes to social care will begin from 1 April 2015
- Integration between social care, housing and the NHS by April 2018
We will address the changes resulting from the Care Act within the context of our Adult Social Care Strategy, which was approved by full council in April 2014. The main principles of the Strategy are:
- Promoting independence and wellbeing
- Ensuring value for money
- Promoting choice and control
See the frequently asked questions page (Nottinghamshire County Council) for more information about changes to care and support with the Care Act.
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