Law Commission report on Adult Social Care lauded

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The Law Commission has released a recommendation for a statute and code of practice to pave the way for a coherent social care system.

The Commission's report, "Adult Social Care", has been praised by both the Association of British Insurers (ABI) and long term care financial product providers Partnership. The Law commission aims that , under the reforms, older people, disabled people, those with mental health problems and carers will be clear about their legal rights to care and support services. Local councils across England and Wales would have clear and concise rules to govern when they must provide services. The commissions recommendations are: • putting the individual's wellbeing at the heart of decision-...

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