Assessing Social Care Needs (England and Wales) – Part 1

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Assessing Social Care Needs (England and Wales) – Part 1

In this video Professor Luke Clements looks at how the need for social care services is assessed by social services departments addressing the needs of disabled children and adults. The video is divided into seven sections:

  • Overview and Definition
  • Background
  • The Assessment Question ‘What if?’
  • Eligibility Criteria
  • Carers’ Assessments
  • Common Problems
  • Resources and Links

This talk was delivered as part of the Social Care Law Lecture Series at Cardiff Law School.

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