The care and support White Paper was published in July 2012, this sets out the Government’s vision for the futures system. The care and support White Paper sets a new framework for the future, this will then allow the system to respond to the challenges of society due to the ageing population. (Wood, R, 2011)They believe in order to do so, the health care system must empower people to stay healthy and independent; for example by promoting individual wellbeing, empower individuals to postpone and prevent the need for care and support and lastly to put individuals in control of their own lives so they can pursue opportunities to recognise their own potential. (Castells, M, 2006)
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) 2013 was given new responsibilities, it had to produce good guidance and a high quality of standards in social care. NICE provides recommendations that extend throughout health, community health and social care, which allows a more integrated approach to …show more content…
The Act is based around people; it makes sure that each decision which is made is the best for each individual’s well-being and their personal situation. (Emanuel, E, 2014) Ensures that carers are on the basis as the care user, it also focuses on the delay and prevention of those who need care and support, instead of intervening when it becomes a crisis, and it also builds the strength of the community. (Brammer, A, 2014) The Care Act 2014 enables individuals to choose their own care plan and personal budgets; it also ensures that a wide range of services are available to local communities. (Spencer-Lane, T,