What does the Care Act 2014 mean for the safeguarding framework?
The introduction of the Care Act 2014 has had a number of implications for patients and carers requiring support under the safeguarding framework. One of the positive developments in regards to individual empowerment is that the Act places a greater emphasis on individual self-determination and desired outcomes.
What are the principles of the Care Act 2014?
Principles of the Care Act 2014. The Care Act 2014 encourages caregivers to take a person-centred approach when safeguarding vulnerable adults. When you follow the principles, you too place the vulnerable person’s wellbeing and needs at the forefront of safeguarding processes.
What is the guidance associated with the Care Act?
The guidance associated with the Care Act set out how the Act will work in practice when the first phase of the reforms comes into effect next year. There is also an easy read summary of the guidance. These documents relate to the parts of the care and support reforms that came into effect in April 2015.