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Delivering adult social care
An introduction to policy and guidance relating to the delivery of adult social care in a range of settings, such as the individual’s home, residential or nursing homes and day centres.
Older people
The Department is developing policies to ensure that older people and their carers are treated with respect and offered real choice.
Ordinary residence
Each local authority has a duty to provide residential accommodation and other welfare services for people who live in the authority's area.
Carers
Guidance and regulations affecting carers, details of the current carers grant, and other relevant information on carers’ policy.
Deafness and hearing impairment
Policy and resources, including the National Audiology Framework.
Mental health and social care
Mental health specific social care information, policy and links
Vulnerable adults
Two Government schemes are ensuring that vulnerable adults are provided with adequate protection.
Disability
The Department is working on a number of initiatives to progress the life chances and independent living agenda for disabled people.
Learning disabilities
The Government is committed to improving the life chances of people with a learning disability, and the support provided to their families.
Autism
Autism is a life long developmental disability that affects the way a person communicates and relates to other people.
Blindness and visual impairment
Policy and resources, and information on vision impairment certification.
Mental capacity
Legislation and the services available to people who lack mental capacity.
Housing
Housing has an important role to play in health, well-being and the delivery of health and adult social care services.
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