This course will help understanding of the assessment process and determining a person’s eligibility for publicly-funded care and support using the national eligibility criteria are cornerstones of the changes introduced by the Care Act 2014.
Learning outcomes:
- Understand and explain the eligibility criteria for adults needing care and support
- Understand and explain the eligibility criteria for carers needing support
- Know the eligibility outcomes for adults and carers
- Understand the importance of wellbeing when determining eligibility
- Be able to apply the eligibility criteria fairly and equitably and evidence your decision
- Know the steps to take after eligibility has been determined, including understanding the relevance of preventative measures