Description
This introduction and overview course consists of three modules: About the Act, The Wellbeing Principle, and Duties and Responsibilities.
This course is intended for those in adult social care as well as wider elements of local authorities such as children’s services, housing and public health. It will also be beneficial to health and other local authority partner organisations such as learning and education providers, social care providers and support organisations in all sectors. This includes those involved in the governance of these organisations and people who work, care, support and volunteer in them.
What topics are included in this Introduction and Overview of The Care Act online course?
Here are some of the topics covered in this course:
- Introduction and background to the Act, and What is the Act trying to achieve
- Why do we need to change the law? Reforming and consolidating law
- Legislation, regulations and guidance including ‘Must’, ‘Should’, ‘May’ and ‘Should Not’
- Wellbeing and outcomes
- Local authority responsibilities
- Preventative services and Preventative services in practice
- Personalisation and Person centred care and support planning |
- An Integrated Act and its framework
- The Wellbeing Principle: Whose wellbeing is important and How is wellbeing used in the Act?
- A home care provider perspective as well as a charity’s perspective
- Offering choice, Independent Advocacy and Carer’s rights
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Learning objectives
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Explain the reasons why the Act has been introduced
- Describe the key changes introduced by the Act
- Recap the legislation, regulations and statutory guidance
- Understand the basic framework of the Act and what it delivers
- Understand the wellbeing principle
- Recognise local authorities’ duties and responsibilities
- Understand the assessment, eligibility, and care and support planning processes
- Identify what the Act means for people who need care and support
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements.
Course assessment and certification
Upon successful completion with an 80% or higher pass mark, you will be automatically awarded a downloadable certificate containing your name, the course title, and completion date.