S. 8 in force at 1.4.2015 by S.I. 2015/993, art. 2(a) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2015/995)
S. 8(3) substituted (2.4.2018) by The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/195), regs. 2(1), 48
Pt. 1 modified (1.4.2015) by The Care and Support (Isles of Scilly) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/642), arts. 1, 2(2)(a); S.I. 2015/993, art. 2(a)
Pt. 1 applied in part (with modifications) (1.4.2015 coming into force in accordance with reg. 1(1)) by The Care and Support (Children's Carers) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/305), regs. 1(1), 2(1)(a)(2),
The following are examples of what may be provided to meet needs under sections 18 to 20—
accommodation in a care home or in premises of some other type;
care and support at home or in the community;
counselling and other types of social work;
goods and facilities;
information, advice and advocacy.
The following are examples of the ways in which a local authority may meet needs under sections 18 to 20—
by arranging for a person other than it to provide a service;
by itself providing a service;
by making direct payments.
“Care home”—
has the meaning given by section 3 of the Care Standards Act 2000 in respect of a care home in England; and
means a place in Wales at which a care home service within the meaning of Part 1 of the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 2) is provided wholly or mainly to persons aged 18 or over.