Law Commission asks for feedback on new adult social care laws in England

2010-05-17 10:02:00

The Law Commission is appealing for input from the general public about how adult social care laws should be reformed. The organisation was recently tasked with overhauling the current system of laws, which are confusing and in some cases, date back over 60 years. There are two ways that people can make their views known: they can attend meetings in London or York in June, or they can complete a simple online questionnaire. Areas that will be covered in the meetings and also feature in the questionnaire include:

• Choice and control
• Person-centred planning
• Location of care
• Dignity in care
• Personal budgets
• Eligibility for care funding
• Care plans.

To find out more, visit the In Control website where you can also view a PowerPoint presentation which gives you background details on why the law reforms are necessary.