The Care Act 2014 modernises and consolidates legislation on adult social care in
England into one statute and has been described as the biggest change to adult social care law in 60 years. This legislation has changed the financial, legal, commissioning and operational landscape for councils, their workforces, for citizens, social care providers and partners.
The County Council's adult social care policies, procedures and practice guidance
documentation forms part of an essential operating framework for those working with adults who have social care needs. The requirement to maintain and improve this framework is essential to the professional and high quality delivery of assessment, supports information and advice to our customers and to ensure legal compliance.
A comprehensive review of the County Council's adult social care policies, procedures and practice guidance has therefore been undertaken and key policy documents have been identified for review and revision as part of a phased programme, as authorised by Executive Scrutiny Committee on the 8 March and the Cabinet Member for Adult and Community Services on the 9 March earlier in 2016.
This phased programme now continues with the submission of two additional revised policy, procedures and practice guidance documents, namely Protection of Property (including Livestock) and Telecare (see relevant Appendices for more information).
This is deemed to be a Key Decision and the provisions of Standing Order No 25 have been complied with.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significant effect in 2 or more electoral divisions;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 05/09/2016
Decision due: 4 Oct 2016 by Executive Scrutiny Committee
Decision due: 11 Oct 2016 by Cabinet Member for Adult and Community Services
County Councillor Tony Martin
Contact: Kieran Curran Email: kieran.curran@lancashire.gov.uk Tel: 01772 536068.