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Legislation protecting people in care

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NHS and Community Care Act 1990

Under the NHS and Community Care Act 1990 councils were given responsibility for community care.

Community care focuses on what a person needs. These needs are learned following a community care assessment.

The information was last updated on: 06th November 2023

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You can contact your local council's social care department for a free assessment. Find their details here.

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