A comprehensive, fully referenced, practical guide to social security and social services law and practice for adults needing care in England, Wales and Scotland. It includes coverage of services, welfare benefits and other financial help for adults, and their carers, needing care at home or in supported housing; how charges are means-tested, administered and enforced; the duties of social services and health authorities; challenging decisions, enforcing rights and common problems. This updated edition also includes information on individual budgets and purchasing your own care.
A comprehensive, fully referenced, practical guide to social security and social services law and practice for adults needing care in England, Wales and Scotland. It includes coverage of services, welfare benefits and other financial help for adults, and their carers, needing care at home or in supported housing; how charges are means-tested, administered and enforced; the duties of social services and health authorities; challenging decisions, enforcing rights and common problems. This updated edition also includes information on individual budgets and purchasing your own care.
Subject terms:
older people, physical disabilities, residential care, social care provision, supported housing, supported living, tax credits, adults, benefits, carers, charges, care homes, community care;