It is ten years since the Care Act 2014 intended to modernise 21st Century care and support but has this been achieved? New Research in Practice resources explore the impact and challenges over the last decade.
The Care Act 2014 was a landmark piece of legislation intended to change adult social care. It consolidated existing law relating to adults with care needs, emphasised the importance of well-being and addressed the support needs of carers for the first time. However, despite these ambitions, it has faced several obstacles in its implementation.
In a new podcast, Sherrelle Parke talks about the act with Phillip Anderson from the National Children’s Bureau and Gerry Nosowska the former chair of the British Association of Social Workers. They explore its development, delivery and unrealised potential. In a new blog, Phillip reflects on his involvement with the creation of the act and shares his thoughts on its ambitions.
Despite some challenges, the legislation has brought forward strengths-based approaches and created an intentional focus on co-producing better outcomes - it is important to build on those achievements.
Ten years of the Care Act 2014
A conversation between Philip Anderson, Strategic Director for External Affairs at the National Children's Bureau and Gerry Nosowska, former chair of the British Association of Social Workers. They focus is 10 years of the act, its development, delivery and unrealised potential.
The Care Act and me
Phillip Anderson, Strategic Director for External Affairs at the National Children's Bureau, reflects on the development of the act ten years ago. He shares his thoughts on the thoughtful and passionate ambitions of the landmark legislation, and the myriad of obstacles.
In our short clip below, Sherrelle Parke provides an overview of the legislation.
Ten years of the Care Act and beyond: Adults Partnership Conference
This years’ Research in Practice Adults Partnership Conference will explore the impact of the Care Act 2014 ten years after its implementation.
The Partnership Conference takes place online on 27 February. It is aimed at all professionals working in adult social care from across the Research in Practice Partner network, including Heads of Service, practice leaders, workforce development leaders, team managers and practitioners.
Talking points include:
- Alternative perspectives from policy and practice on how the legislation was developed and received back in 2014.
- What implementation meant for different areas, and how the intended shift from risk management towards more strengths-based approaches manifested in reality.
- Evidence that points to five key changes needed in social care in order to unlock an equitable future.
- The aspirations for the next ten years, and the impact of technological and digital transformation.
Ten years of the Care Act and beyond: Adults Partnership Conference
Join us for our adults Partnership Conference, marking ten years of the Care Act 2014.
Ten years of the Care Act 2014
A conversation between Philip Anderson, Strategic Director for External Affairs at the National Children's Bureau and Gerry Nosowska, Director of Effective Practice and former chair of the British Association of Social Workers. The focus is 10 years of the Care Act 2014, its development, delivery and unrealised potential.
The Care Act and me: Ten years and counting
Phillip Anderson, Strategic Director for External Affairs at NCB, reflects on the development of the Care Act 10 years ago. He shares his thoughts on the thoughtful and passionate ambitions of the landmark legislation, and the myriad of obstacles that hindered its progress.