National Procedures

Please find below links that will take you to the webpages and documents in respect of national procedures.

Care Act 2014 – sets out how care and support in England should be provided to adults with care needs, including older people, and how it is paid for. It supports the personalisation of care services, putting the person at the centre of the process.

Care Act Statutory Guidance in respect of Safeguarding: This chapter provides guidance on sections 42 to 46 of the Care Act 2014.

Supporting Adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism to Stay Safe – The Care Act 2014 places a responsibility on councils to protect people who are at risk from abuse of neglect.