What are the effects of Section 9 of the Care Act 2014?
There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Care Act 2014, Section 9. 9 Assessment of an adult's needs for care and support (1) Where it appears to a local authority that an adult may have needs for care and support, the authority must assess— (a) whether the adult does have needs for care and support, and
Why was the Care Act 2014 introduced?
The Care Act 2014 came into effect in 2015 and was the most significant reform of care and support for more than 60 years. It set out to put people and their carers in control of their care and support.
What does section 42 to 47 of the Care Act 2014 mean?
Sections 42 to 47 of the Care Act 2014 seek to place safeguarding on a statutory footing. Has a need for care and support, whether or not the local authority is meeting any of those needs. Is experiencing, or at risk of, abuse or neglect.