local authority
Changes to Care Act 2014 guidance during the coronavirus pandemic
The UK government has determined that the provisions of the Care Act 2014 should be eased during the current crisis. New guidance sets out how local authorities can use the new Care Act provisions, created under the Coronavirus Act 2020, to prioritise care and support for those who need it most. The government is stressing that […]
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How are local authorities funding social care?
Many of the services we need for our ageing family and friends should be delivered by their local authority. A new report looks at why social care directors are finding their desire to deliver good service is tied to budget constraints, and what they’re doing about it. What’s the problem? The charitable body, The Association […]
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