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Social care staff carrying out tasks previously undertaken by NHS, without extra funding, say directors

Community Care

Regulations require them to consult the relevant local authority before making a decision about a person’s eligibility and to co-operate with the council about arranging for its staff, such as a social worker, to participate in the MDT. ICBs are responsible for determining eligibility for CHC.

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Peers overturn cap on care costs change that would hit less well-off

Community Care

Peers have overturned a government change to the cap on care costs that would reduce its benefit for less well-off people, and also voted to bring forward its implementation date from October to April 2023. The government has estimated that the Lords change would cost £900m a year compared to its favoured approach.

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ADASS president: ‘If you see black women in leadership, you believe you can achieve that too’

Community Care

.” Family inspiration Much of her career was spent working with adults with learning disabilities, a reflection of the fact that her career in social care was inspired by her own experience caring for her brother, who has profound and multiple learning disabilities.