Care Act 2014
The Care Act 2014 brings 60 years worth of health and social care legislation under one umbrella.
The Care Act 2014 has the wellbeing of the person at the centre of any assessment, care planning, care reviews, and safeguarding.
Alongside these new statutory principles, the act has also created a new statutory right to advocacy. Advocacy under the Care Act is for people who have substantial difficulty in being able to take part in or understanding the assessment process.
The Independent Care Act Advocate [ICCA] will:
Ascertain the person's likes and dislikes, wishes, beliefs, and values
Find out what has been done to help the person making the decision
Have access to relevant medical and health records
Consult with professionals and others who know the person
Represent the person's views and wishes.
KAG can provide this service for local authorities. Please contact us for more information.