Adult Care Reviews

Poor care and a safeguarding issue are not the same thing, and the difference comes down to intent and risk. Poor care is a standards problem, such as missed tasks, understaffing, or a care plan not being followed. A safeguarding issue means an adult with care and support needs is experiencing, or is at risk of, … Read more

An adult care review is a planned check of someone’s care and support plan. Its purpose is straightforward: to make sure the plan still fits the person’s life, still meets their needs, and still keeps them safe. Under section 27 of the Care Act 2014, local authorities have an ongoing legal duty to keep care … Read more