The Care Act
The Care Act 2014 encourages greater integration between:
Health and social care services
What is the purpose of a direct payment under the Care Act 2014?
To allow individuals to arrange their own care and support
An independent advocate must be appointed under the Care Act 2014 if an individual has substantial difficulty participating in their assessment and:
There is no appropriate individual to represent them
The Care Act 2014 aims to create a 'universal offer' of information and advice for:
All people, regardless of their needs
Who has a right to a care and support assessment under the Care Act 2014?
Anyone appearing to have needs
Following an assessment, if an individual has eligible needs, the local authority must:
Prepare a care and support plan
Under the Care Act 2014, an 'adult at risk' is defined as someone who has needs for care and support, is experiencing or at risk of abuse or neglect, and:
Is unable to protect themselves from harm
Which principle of the Care Act 2014 supports the transfer of care plans between local authorities?
Continuity of care
The Care Act 2014 places a duty on local authorities to 'shape the market' for care and support services. What does this mean?
Ensuring a diverse range of quality services is available
A core safeguarding duty of local authorities under the Care Act 2014 is to:
Make enquiries if an adult is at risk of abuse or neglect
The Care Act 2014 emphasizes promoting individual independence by:
Focusing on an individual's strengths and assets
Which of the following is an aspect of an individual's well-being as defined by the Care Act?
Personal dignity and respect
If a person with care needs moves from one local authority area to another, the Care Act 2014 ensures:
Continuity of care and support
To be eligible for care and support under the Care Act 2014, an individual's needs must be significant and:
Impact their ability to achieve two or more outcomes
The Care Act 2014 places the primary responsibility for meeting eligible care and support needs on:
The local authority
How often should care and support plans be reviewed under the Care Act 2014?
At least annually, or when circumstances change
What is the purpose of a financial assessment under the Care Act 2014?
To determine an individual's ability to pay for care
When conducting assessments or reviews, the Care Act 2014 stresses the importance of local authorities acting with:
Diligence and timeliness
Under the Care Act 2014, a local authority must assess a carer's needs if:
It appears they may have needs for support
The Care Act 2014 recognizes the important role of families and friends in providing care, but emphasizes that:
Individuals should not be forced into caring roles
A key duty of local authorities under the Care Act 2014 is to:
Prevent, reduce, or delay care and support needs
The Care Act 2014 is underpinned by a commitment to promoting an individual's:
Human rights and fundamental freedoms
What is the overarching principle guiding the Care Act 2014?
Promoting individual well-being
Which of these is a fundamental principle enshrined in the Care Act 2014?
Ensuring a person has control over their own care
The Care Act 2014 places a duty on local authorities to provide:
Comprehensive information and advice on care and support