Course detail
Care Act 2014 Awareness
This theory-based awareness course explains the Care Act 2014 and its practical relevance to adult health and social care in England. It focuses on wellbeing, prevention, assessment, eligibility, carers, care and support planning, personal budgets, advocacy, safeguarding, information and advice, charging, market duties, integration, continuity of care and the responsibilities of staff who contribute to or implement statutory care and support arrangements.
Topics
35
Duration
2h
Quiz pass mark
100%
Course structure
Learning path
Topics are completed in order before the final assessment unlocks.
Course Description
1. Introduction to the Care Act 2014
2. Who the Care Act Applies To
3. Legal Duties, CQC Requirements and Provider Policy
4. The Wellbeing Principle
5. Prevention and Early Intervention
6. Information and Advice
7. Diversity, Quality and Market-Shaping
8. Integration, Cooperation and Partnership
9. Needs Assessments for Adults
10. Carers and Carer Assessments
11. Refusing an Assessment and Urgent Needs
12. Eligibility for Care and Support
13. Meeting Eligible Needs
14. Care and Support Planning
15. Personal Budgets
16. Direct Payments Awareness
17. Review of Care and Support Plans
18. Independent Advocacy
19. Mental Capacity and Care Act Processes
20. Safeguarding: The Care Act Threshold
21. Section 42 Enquiries
22. Six Safeguarding Principles and Making Safeguarding Personal
23. Safeguarding Adults Boards and Reviews
24. Provider Duties in Safeguarding
25. Charging and Financial Assessment
26. Choice of Accommodation and Top-Ups Awareness
27. Ordinary Residence and Moving Between Areas
28. Transition to Adult Care and Support
29. Continuity, Hospital Discharge and Current Guidance
30. Care Homes, Domiciliary Care and Supported Living
31. Recording, Information-Sharing and Escalation
32. Practical Scenarios
33. Key Learning Points
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING
Final quiz
Final step20 questions and 100% required to pass and receive the certificate.
