Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968

Legislation protecting people in care Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968

1. Overview
2. National Assistance Act 1948
3.
Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968
4. NHS and Community Care Act 1990
5. National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) Regulations 1992
6. Human Rights Act 1998
7. Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000
8. Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001
9. Community Care and Health (Scotland) Act 2002
10. Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
11. Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007
12. Equality Act 2010
13. Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011
14. Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013
15. Public Bodies (Joint working) (Scotland) Act 2014
16. Carers (Scotland) Act 2016
17. Further information

Local councils have a duty under the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 to assess a person's community care needs and decide whether to arrange any services. Any assistance should be based on an assessment of the person's care needs and should take account of their preferences.

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