This guide sets out how strengths-based practice is embodied in English social care legislation through the Care Act 2014, specifically through the principle of wellbeing, set out in section 1 of the Care Act, and also through the legislation's other measures on prevention, assessment, determining eligibility, and the making and reviewing of care and support plans.
Explains how to build the holistic model of dementia into assessment, care planning and reviews to ensure a strengths-based approach.
Explains terms and phrases introduced by the Care Act 2014 and its accompanying regulations and statutory guidance.