The Department of Health works to define policy and guidance for delivering a social care system that provides care equally for all, whilst enabling people to retain their independence, control and dignity.
The framework for cross sector reform is set out in Putting People First: a shared vision and commitment to the transformation of Adult Social Care, the Ministerial Concordat launched on 10 December 2007
Published: 23/06/2009
This guidance is being issued under Section 7 of the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970. The guidance is relevant to all local social services staff and requires specific actions to be taken such as identifying and keeping records on deafblind people in catchment areas. This Circular replaces LAC(2001)8 which was cancelled on 28 February 2006
Published: 24/10/2008
Putting People First sets out the shared aims and values which will guide the transformation of social care. This document, in plain English, describes at a practical level the kind of society which successful transformation might bring.
Published: 10/12/2007
The document establishes the collaboration between central and local Government, the sector’s professional leadership, providers and the regulator. It sets out the shared aims and values, which will guide the transformation of adult social care and recognises that the sector will work across agendas with users and carers to transform people’s experience of local support and services.
Published: 05/03/2009
This Local Authority Circular sets out information to support councils and their partners in the ongoing transformation of adult social care as set out in Putting People First (2007), and preceding policy documents. It builds on Local Authority Circular (DH)(2008)1 and sets out, and reinforces the details of how the ring-fenced Social Care Reform Grant should continue to be used to help councils to redesign and reshape their systems over the remaining 2 years of the Grant. It also updates the information and support available to councils to drive the transformation of adult social care.
Published: 17/01/2008
This Local Authority Circular sets out information to support the transformation of social care. It includes copy of the Social Care Reform Grant Determination and the details of the new ring-fenced grant to help councils to redesign and reshape their systems over the next 3 years.
A radical rethink of the way the Government supports people to retain independence was announced on Page 100 of the 2007 Pre-Budget Report and Comprehensive Spending Review.
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act aims to strengthen safeguarding arrangements to prevent any individual suffering harm, neglect or abuse.
Organisations run and controlled by disabled people, which work to support independent living and improved life chances for disabled people.
The Transforming Community Equipment and Wheelchair Services Programme (TCEWS) aims to develop a radical new model for delivery of services, which has the interests of users and carers at its heart.
Across Government, the shared ambition is to put people first through a radical reform of public services. It will mean that people are able to live their own lives as they wish, confident that services are of high quality, are safe and promote their own individual needs for independence, well-being and dignity.
The aim of the Dignity in Care campaign is to eliminate tolerance of indignity through raising awareness of the issues and inspiring people to take immediate action.
Enabling disabled people to fulfil the roles and responsibilities of citizenship from youth through to old age, while supporting their dignity, independence and choice.
Agreements that determine the priorities and targets for a particular area, as agreed between central Government, the relevant Local Authority, and other partners.
Programme that works in partnership with local councils, the NHS and service providers to deliver efficiency improvements
Care provided over an extended period of time to meet physical or mental health needs that have arisen as a result of either disability, an accident or an illness.
Sometimes it is difficult for individuals and the people that care for them to assess the benefits of a care option against any potential risks. DH aims to help people manage risk and make choices that are right for them.
The independent regulator of health and social care in England.
