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Caring for our future: reforming care and support
— presented to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Health | | Corporate Author | Department of Health - DH |
| Publisher | TSO, London, 2012 |
| Pages | 68 pp (Cm 8378) |
| Source | TSO, PO Box 29, Norwich NR3 1GN. Download: http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/files/2012/07/White-Pa... |
| Keywords | Services ; Social Services Departments ; Finance [care] ; Social policy ; Government publications. |
| Annotation | The Coalition Government presents a social care White Paper, which states that "the need for care and support is not restricted to a particular age group or to particular conditions". It is thus aimed at all adults, of every age, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexuality. The White Paper has two core principles, the first being that individuals, communities and Government should do everything possible to prevent, postpone and minimise people's need for formal care and support, by promoting independence and well-being. The second principle is that people should be in control of their own care and support, with personal budgets and direct payments, backed by clear information and advice. Themes covered in the White Paper include: strengthening support within communities; housing; better information and advice; assessment, eligibility and portability for people who use care services; carers' support; defining high-quality care; improving quality; keeping people safe; a better local care market; workforce; personalised care and support; and integration and joined-up care. These proposals cover England only. Also published at the same time are 'Caring for our future: progress report on funding reform', and a Draft Care and Support Bill, the aim of which is to overhaul social care legislation of the last 60 years. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-120717001 E |
| Classmark | I: PF: QC: TM2: 6OA |
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