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An introduction to policy and guidance relating to the delivery of adult social care in a range of settings, such as the individual’s home, residential or nursing homes and day centres.
The Department is developing policies to ensure that older people and their carers are treated with respect and offered real choice.
Each local authority has a duty to provide residential accommodation and other welfare services for people who live in the authority's area.
Continuing NHS healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care is provided over an extended period of time to meet physical or mental health needs that have arisen as a result of disability, an accident or illness. The care can be provided in a variety of settings including a hospital, nursing home, hospice or the patient’s own home.
Guidance and regulations affecting carers, details of the current carers grant, and other relevant information on carers’ policy.
Policy and resources, including the National Audiology Framework.
Mental health specific social care information, policy and links
Two Government schemes are ensuring that vulnerable adults are provided with adequate protection.
The Department is working on a number of initiatives to progress the life chances and independent living agenda for disabled people.
The Government is committed to improving the life chances of people with a learning disability, and the support provided to their families.
Autism is a life long developmental disability that affects the way a person communicates and relates to other people.
Policy and resources, and information on vision impairment certification.
Legislation and the services available to people who lack mental capacity.
Housing has an important role to play in health, well-being and the delivery of health and adult social care services.
Advocacy services assist people in getting heard and getting the services they need. Advocacy also assists services in becoming more responsive and meeting the needs of people more effectively.
If you are a carer or member of the public who is looking after someone that needs support, you will find useful information on;
If you are a social enterprise delivering health and social care services, you may be eligible for funding.
