Resources and services for England

A COVID-19 guide for carers and family supporting an adult with learning disabilities/autism

Part of Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for social care

A guide to help family members and carers supporting adults and children with learning disabilities and autistic adults through the COVID-19 crisis.

A COVID-19 guide for care staff supporting an adult with learning disabilities/autism

Part of Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for social care

A guide to help care staff and personal assistants supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults through the COVID-19 crisis.

A COVID-19 guide for social workers supporting an adult with learning disabilities/autism

Part of Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for social care

A guide to help social workers and occupational therapists supporting autistic adults and adults with learning disabilities through the COVID-19 crisis.

COVID-19: Rob Whiteman podcast on the future of social care

Part of COVID-19: Insights and experiences from the sector

As the COVID-19 crisis unfolds, we’ve been faced with daily news about the pressure on adult social care, rising need and an undervalued workforce. This podcast series asks how we can change the relationship between the state, services and people. Ewan King, Chief Operating Officer at the Social Care Institute for Excellence, is joined in conversation by Rob Whiteman, Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, to explore the financial challenges facing local authorities and how to build a sustainable system.

Mental Capacity Act 2005

Part of Mental Capacity Act (MCA)

This At a glance summary presents an overview of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005, which is important to health and social care practice.

Implementing the Carers (Equal Opportunities) Act 2004

This guide offers quick and easy access to practice knowledge about implementing the Carers (Equal Opportunities) Act 2004. It includes key research findings; ideas from practice; details of relevant legislation, guidance and standards; and links to further information.