Needs which meet the eligibility criteria – adults with needs for care and support3
The need of an adult referred to in regulation 2(1) meets the eligibility criteria if—
a
the need arises from the adult’s physical or mental ill-health, age, disability, dependence on alcohol or drugs, or other similar circumstances;
b
the need relates to one or more of the following—
i
ability to carry out self-care or domestic routines;
ii
ability to communicate;
iii
protection from abuse or neglect;
iv
involvement in work, education, learning or in leisure activities;
v
maintenance or development of family or other significant personal relationships;
vi
development and maintenance of social relationships and involvement in the community; or
vii
fulfilment of caring responsibilities for a child;
c
the need is such that the adult is not able to meet that need, either—
i
alone;
ii
with the care and support2 of others who are willing to provide that care and support; or
iii
with the assistance of services in the community to which the adult has access; and
d
the adult is unlikely to achieve one or more of the adult’s personal outcomes unless—
i
the local authority provides or arranges care and support to meet the need; or
ii
the local authority enables the need to be met by making direct payments3.