1. Improving the quality of life for people in Dorset, now and for the future NACC SOUTH WEST REGION WINTER SEMINAR The Care Act 2014 www.mhpf.org.uk ©MHPF (2014) Summary for Providers Marie Baxter Including information from a presentation by;

2. Improving the quality of life for people in Dorset, now and for the future Specific reports like ‘Caring for our Future which advance the principles; Promote people’s wellbeing Enable people to prevent and postpone the need for care and support Put people in control of their lives so they can pursue opportunities to realise their potential Context for the Act ITS GOOD NEWS The Act addresses; Complexity of existing social care law Numerous reports developing the vision for future services Demand on the system

3. Improving the quality of life for people in Dorset, now and for the future Summary for providers – impact on Local Authorities Be aware of the significant changes the local authorities must implement in April 2015 In particular Principles prevention and independence The national eligibility criteria Right to support for carers

4. Improving the quality of life for people in Dorset, now and for the future Summary for Providers – New Opportunities Services aimed at prevention Personal budgets and direct payments New services as a result of integration Delegation of local authority functions Capital limits raised Care account commences Protecting everyone from catastrophic care costs through the cap Power to establish an appeals mechanism

5. Improving the quality of life for people in Dorset, now and for the future Examples of specific implications Developing culture based on wellbeing and prevention and outcomes across all our organisations Working across partners e.g. cared for person, carer, provider, social care and housing Whole family approach Improved information and advice e.g.MLMC Building capacity in community (e.g. advocacy) Promoting staff guidance and training to standards e.g. Skills for Care www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Home.aspx, and the National Skills Academy for Social Care www.nsasocialcare.co.uk Care Accounts Self funders assessment and brokering

6. Improving the quality of life for people in Dorset, now and for the future What happens next? DateAction October 2014Publication of 2015/16 regulations and guidance Launch of Skills for Care learning and development materials Publication of implementation support products November/December 2014Ongoing publication of implementation support products Parliamentary debates on regulations Public awareness campaign (phase 1 – local) Launch of consultation on 2016/17 regulations and guidance Response to consultation on funding formulae January 2015Public awareness campaign (phase 1 – national) April 2015Implementation of first phase of reforms October 2015Publication of final 2016/17 regulations and guidance Public awareness campaign (phase 2) April 2016Implementation of second phase of reforms

7. Improving the quality of life for people in Dorset, now and for the future How can you help? Provide information to customers and staff. Providing information to local authorities about your service Helping your customers access the new system Read communications and talk to each other about the impact Feedback the views/ expectations of customers Feedback on whether you need further information and advice Voice your ideas

8. Improving the quality of life for people in Dorset, now and for the future Useful sources of information  Local Authorities Care Act leads for the area you cover.  Quick read factsheets on topics within the Care Act https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/care-act- 2014-part-1-factsheets  Local Government Association, provider, service user and carer organisations websites  The Act on the parliamentary website:http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013- 14/care.html  Department of Health regulation and guidance https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/updating- our-care-and-support-system-draft-regulations-and- guidance