care act

A piece of legislation that sets out the legal framework for adult social care in England, aiming to improve the quality of care and support services, promote independence, and protect vulnerable adults. A UK law relating to care and support for adults. A UK law that sets out how councils should assess and meet the care and support needs of adults with disabilities. An Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which consolidated and updated previous laws relating to care and support for adults. A UK law that sets out how councils should assess and meet the care and support needs of adults.