Care Act 2014: supporting implementation

Support for local authorities to carry out the implementation for part 1 of the Care Act 2014.

Care and support statutory guidance

List of changes made to the Care Act guidance

DHSC’s position on the determination of ordinary residence disputes pending the outcome of the Worcestershire case

‘Care and support statutory guidance’ is currently under review

The Health and Care Act 2022 revoked Schedule 3 and amended Section 74 of the Care Act 2014 on 1 July 2022. This means that certain parts of the ‘Care and support statutory guidance’ are out of date and in the process of being updated to reflect the relevant statutory changes.

This edition was published on 10 March 2016 and supersedes the version issued in October 2014. It takes account of regulatory changes as well as feedback from stakeholders and the care sector.

It now includes updated information on the transition to the new legal framework, necessary for implementing social care charging reforms in 2023.