The care and support planning process is there to help decide the best way to meet the needs of individuals. The starting point is to make a Care Act assessment of need. This is the basis for deciding the type, and level, of care and support which is to be provided.
The care and support planning process can be led by the individual if they choose or are able to be involved. The individual will remain central to the process in a way that works best for them regardless of the amount they can be involved. The individual’s wellbeing: care and support needs; wishes and feelings; values and aspirations will all be considered in the overall needs and outcomes of the planning.
The Care Act 2014 requires local authorities to arrange an independent advocate for adults who have substantial difficulty in being involved in assessments, care planning and care reviews, where the adult does not have someone appropriate to support them.
Care Act 2014 - Changes to Care and Support
From April 2015, care and support in England is changing, with the implementation of the Care Act 2014 which aims to make the care and support system more consistent across the country. We are currently reviewing and developing our policies and procedures in line with these changes. For further information regarding the Care Act 2014: Your Care Record holds information to be able to arrange the right care and support for you and with you. Your Care Record will hold relevant information about you, such as your name, address, date of birth and next of kin and the contacts we have had with you. We must get your permission before we can share your information and you have a right to see your care record. The Data Protection Act 1998 allows you to find out what information is held about you on both computer and manual records. If you want to see your record from Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council you will need to request this in writing, this is to ensure that we have the authority to disclose the information we hold. Occupational Therapy Services provides information and advice for residents of the borough of Stockton-On-Tees. Assisting adults with their care and support needs, wellbeing and maintain independence in their home and the community. The Occupational Therapy Service focuses on helping adults regain skills and capabilities to reduce their needs, in particular through the use of therapy, equipment and adaptations. Providing information, advice; techniques and guidance gives the adult choice and control to manage their own care and support needs. Reablement and Intermediate care focus on improving a person’s well-being through a personalised approach in your own home and local community. If you have been ill or had an accident you may need help to re-learn some of the skills lost whilst unwell and to get your confidence back. Our Intermediate Care and Reablement staff can work with you to help regain confidence and do things for yourself that you did before you were unwell, so you can live as independently as possible. These specialist support services may be available if you have experienced any of the following: Telephone: 01642 527764 Fax: 01642 527756 Minicom: 01642 527769 Email: FirstContactAdults@stockton.gov.uk Read the Help outside of office hours leaflet for further information. Alternatively, you can find out if you are eligible for care and support by using the Stockton Eligibility Indicator, provided by Stockton Information Directory (for Adults). The eligibility indicator is an intelligent interactive tool for adults to quickly and anonymously establish their likelihood of eligibility for care and support from the local authority. The user is presented with a result of likelihood for eligibility for care and support along with whether or not they are likely to have to pay for some or all of the support they need. A full assessment would still be required following completion of the Stockton Eligibility Indicator.
Skills for Care has produced a short introduction video regarding the Care Act changes.
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has produced this video to introduce the changes brought about by the Care Act 2014.
The Department of Health have produced a series of factsheets providing an overview regarding the duties and powers local authorities will have in the future.
The BBC has produced a care cost calculator which estimates how long you will need to contribute towards your care costs after April 2016.
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