children and adult social care

• What are social services for children and adults considered to be?

  Very newsworthy
• What must candidates outline regarding social services?

  The services for children and adults
• What are some specific services that must be provided for children and adults?

  Child protection, safeguarding, adoption
• What is the responsibility of local authorities in social services?

  To provide necessary services for children and adults
• What may local authorities charge for?

  Some services
• What is the relationship between local authorities and other sectors?

  They work with NHS, voluntary, and private sectors
• Which regulatory bodies are relevant to social services?

  OFSTED and Care Quality Commission (CQC)
• What was the significance of the Victoria Climbie case?

  • Victoria died from abuse in 2000
  • Agencies involved were deemed incompetent
  • Led to the Children Act 2004
  • Resulted in the formation of Children's Trusts
• What did the Coalition Government do in 2010 regarding Children's Trusts?

  They abolished the statutory requirement
• What replaced Children's Trusts after their abolition?

  Children’s Services departments
• What is the UK child protection system designed to do?

  Protect children at risk of abuse
• What is the responsibility of each local council regarding children in need?

  Maintain a list of children in need
• What is a Child Protection Plan?

  An assessment of a child's risk of harm
• What does the Children Act 1989 assume about child care?

  Best care is at home with parents
• What defines a child in need according to the Children Act 1989?

  Disabled or at risk without intervention
• What does safeguarding aim to protect?

  At-risk adults and children
• What must local authorities establish for safeguarding?

  Safeguarding Boards
• What is the purpose of Safeguarding Boards?

  To help and protect at-risk individuals
• What happens when individuals move to a new local authority area?

  They are entitled to an immediate needs assessment
• What does adoption involve?

  Permanent transfer of parental rights
• Who becomes the legal parents after adoption?

  The adopters
• What is prohibited in the UK regarding adoption?

  Private adoption
• What is fostering?

  Temporary care of a child by another family
• What do foster parents receive to cover costs?

  An allowance for clothing and feeding
• What must councils assess regarding community care?

  The needs of individuals requiring care
• What is community care?

  Social care for the elderly and adults
• How may community care be delivered?

  In individuals' homes or other locations
• What types of help are offered in community care?

  • Meals on wheels
  • Home help for daily tasks
  • Help with shopping and finances
  • Day care access
  • Advocacy for service access
  • Home modifications and aids
• What does a Needs Assessment determine?

  Eligibility for care services
• What happens if you have more than £23,500 in savings?

  No contribution from councils for care
• What is included in the assessment if living in a care home?

  Value of any property owned
• What can happen if assets are transferred to avoid care costs?

  Assets may still be counted in assessments
• What does the local authority carry out for care needs?

  Needs Assessment
• How is the value of property treated in a needs assessment for home care?

  It is not included in the assessment
• What is the savings threshold for local councils to contribute to care services?

  £23,500
• What happens if you have assets below the £23,500 threshold?

  Financial support is available
• How is property treated in a needs assessment for care home residents?

  It is included in the assessment
• What may be required if someone moves into a residential care home?

  They may need to sell their home
• What can happen if someone transfers ownership of their assets?

  The state may disregard the transfer
• What organization provides a guide on "deprivation of assets"?

  Age UK