Care Act 2014
Councils are extending care service contracts and securing new providers for community equipment, while addressing Care Act 2014 compliance.
Hackney Council approved £24 million in July 2026 for transport services for vulnerable residents, with a new framework starting in April 2027. Bromley Council's Executive agreed in June 2026 to extend its mental health social work services partnership until November 2028, costing £3.8 million, to improve Care Act 2014 compliance. Haringey Council accepted a £2.1 million grant in March 2026 for rough sleeping prevention, which helps fulfil its statutory responsibilities. Haringey Council also extended a disability support contract in December 2025 for six months, valued at £100,000.
Several councils are addressing the liquidation of NRS Healthcare, a major community equipment provider. Haringey Council awarded a new contract in September 2025, committing to the London Living Wage. Harrow Council, Westminster City Council, and Kensington and Chelsea Council were also working to secure new providers or manage data transfer in September 2025. No upcoming meetings related to the Care Act 2014 have been supplied.
The Care Act 2014 sets out the legal framework for social care in England, outlining local authorities' duties in assessing needs and eligibility for publicly funded care and support. Wandsworth Council's Adult Social Care services received a 'Good' rating from the CQC in November 2025, and Havering Council was preparing for a CQC inspection in July 2025. Lambeth Council is reviewing adult social care savings programmes for 2025-26 to meet its statutory obligations under the Act.
Key facts
- Hackney Council approved £24 million in July 2026 for transport services for vulnerable residents. Source
- Bromley Council's Executive agreed in June 2026 to extend its mental health social work services partnership until November 2028. Source
- Haringey Council accepted a £2.1 million grant in March 2026 for rough sleeping prevention. Source
- Haringey Council extended a disability support contract in December 2025 for six months, valued at £100,000. Source
- Haringey Council awarded a new contract for Integrated Community Equipment Service in September 2025, valued at a maximum of £4.5 million. Source
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