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Last updated: 16 January 2026

Care Act 2014

Legislation outlining local authority obligations for care assessment, charging, safeguarding, and children-to-adult services transition.

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Adult at Risk

A person aged 18+ who may need community care services due to mental or other disability, age or illness, and may be unable to protect themselves from significant harm or exploitation.

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