NHS & Community Care Act (1990)

NHS & Community Care Act (1990)

1. who it applies to...

   • For adults with social care & support needs.

2. Main purpose...

   • To safegaurd the interests of vulnerable adults by ensuring that their health and social care needs are met within the community.

3. Strengths...

   • local authorities must assess the social care and support neds of adults, who have a physical disability, mental health problems, terminal illness, sensory impairment or learning difficulties.
     • the act aims to help people live as independently as possible in their own homes.
       • a care plan will be written to make sure their needs are met.
         • the multi-disciplinary team will care for the service users needs.
           • professionals will work together to provide care, services and resources.
             • local authorities must provide domiciliary day and respite services, that will help enable individuals to live in their own homes.

4. weaknesses...

   • service users may not be aware of their rights.
     • services depend on where the service user lives.
       • financial difficulties on provision, leading to a lack of services.
         • might be afraid to comlpain
           • the care may be rushed due to the shortage of time allocations, staff & resources.