Fair access to care services (FACS): prioritising eligibility for care and support
SCIE Guide 33
Published: December 2013
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Foreword
Putting disabled and older people at the heart of decision-making.
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Key points for practitioners
Main messages for people working in adult social care
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Key points for GPs, CCGs and health and wellbeing boards
Main messages for people working in the health sector.
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The social care and NHS policy context
This guide will help staff engaged in assessment and eligibility decision-making.
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Prioritising eligibility for care and support
The four stages of the individual’s and carer’s progress through the adult social care assessment system.
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The future landscape of assessment and eligibility
This guide was written while the Care Bill 2013 was still being discussed in Parliament.
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