Does the Care Act 2014 replace the Health and Social Care Act 2008?
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No, the Care Act 2014 does not replace the Health and Social Care Act 2008. The Care Act 2014 builds on the framework set out in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and sets out a new vision and approach for adult social care in England. The Care Act 2014 introduces a number of key changes to the way that adult social care is delivered and financed, including:
• A new duty on local authorities to promote wellbeing
• New rights for carers
• A new system of personal budgets and independent support
• Introducing a cap on the amount that people will have to pay for their care
• New duties on local authorities to cooperate with each other and other partners
• A new National Care Service
The changes introduced by the Care Act 2014 are designed to make the system fairer, more transparent and easier to understand, and to help people to plan for their future care and support needs.