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Definition in primary legislation
of
Meeting needs
from
Care Act 2014, S.8
Source
(1) The following are examples of what may be provided to meet needs under sections 18 to 20--
(a) accommodation in a care home or in premises of some other type;
(b) care and support at home or in the community;
(c) counselling and other types of social work;
(d) goods and facilities;
(e) information, advice and advocacy.
(2) The following are examples of the ways in which a local authority may meet needs under sections 18 to 20--
(a) by arranging for a person other than it to provide a service;
(b) by itself providing a service;
(c) by making direct payments.
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