Welsh Legislation
The Care Act 2014 only covers England, in Wales adult protection is covered by The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.
The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014
The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act came into force on 6 April 2016. The Act provides the legal framework for improving the well-being of people who need care and support, and carers who need support, and for transforming social services in Wales. The Act focuses on helping people to stay well, to be safe from harm, to be as independent as possible and to be supported within and by their local community.
It has six principles:
Working with you to understand what matters to you and helping you achieve what is important for your wellbeing
Increasing preventative services within the community to help you to keep well and help us to know when you may need extra support to prevent problems reaching a critical stage
Putting you at the centre of your care; giving you a voice in making decisions about your life and control over reaching the outcomes that matter to you
Providing opportunities for you to be involved in how your care and support is designed and provided
Strong partnership working between the various organisations and people that support you, helping you live the life you choose for longer
Wellbeing is an important part of the Act. It means that people:
- Are healthy
- Feel good about their life
- Are safe and protected
- Can learn new things