What is the right approach to Care Act assessments? – Local Government Lawyer

Posted February 28th, 2025 in care homes, disabled persons, duty of care, housing, local government, news and tagged by sally

‘In a judgment giving guidance on the approach to be taken to Care Act 2014 assessments, the High Court has distinguished between “provision of care and support for which a home is needed” and “provision which a home would need so as to be equipped for the relevant person”, holding that the former can trigger a duty to accommodate under the Care Act 2014 whereas the latter cannot.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 28th February 2025

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