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Definition in Statutory Guidance
of
Appearance of needs
from
Care and Support Statutory Guidance, chapter 6
Source
6.13 Local authorities must undertake an assessment for any adult with an appearance of need for care and support, regardless of whether or not the local authority thinks the individual has eligible needs or of their financial situation.
6.28 Local authorities must ensure that any adult with an appearance of care and support needs, and any carer with an appearance of need for support, receives a proportionate assessment which identifies their level of needs.
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