Care Act 2014

Resources and support to help implement the Care Act 2014

Eligibility determination for the Care Act 2014

The aim of this guide is to build on the Care Act statutory guidance by outlining what local authorities need to consider when making an eligibility determination, using the national eligibility criteria. It summarises the process and key elements to consider when making an eligibility determination for an adult requiring care, as well as bringing useful resources together.

Care Act: eligibility

Part of Eligibility determination for the Care Act 2014

In this film, social care practitioners talk about how their working practice will change as a result of the assessment and eligibility framework in the Care Act 2014. They discuss the key principles of the framework, the impact it will have on individuals and identify some of the challenges in its implementation.

Understanding carers’ assessments and eligibility under the Care Act training course

Part of Assessment & eligibility training for health and care

SCIE training helps people working in local authorities to understand how to carry out carers’ assessments and make eligibility determinations under the Care Act 2014. Book a course.

Assessment and eligibility training course

Part of Assessment & eligibility training for health and care

SCIE training for social workers, local authority staff and care staff. Learn how to carry out assessments and determine eligibility. Book now.

Care Act: assessment and eligibility: process map

Part of Care Act 2014

This flowchart shows the processes involved in assessment and eligibility under the Care Act 2014. Please click on the boxes to reveal more detailed description of each stage of the process.

Fair access to care services (FACS): prioritising eligibility for care and support

Fair Access to Care Services: a guide about prioritising eligibility for care and support

Crossing the threshold: the implications of the Dilnot Commission and Law Commission reports for eligibility and assessment in care and support

This scoping report explores the implications of implementing key Dilnot and Law Commission proposals in respect of assessment and eligibility for publicly funded adult social care