The Care Act 2014 is the law that sets out how adult social care in England should be provided. It requires local authorities to make sure that people who live in their areas: have more control over how their care and support is organised.
What does the Care Act do?
The Act makes clear where the responsibility lies for assessing the care and support needs of prisoners and people in approved premises, and providing care and support where those needs meet eligibility criteria.
What is the Affordable Care Act?
The Affordable Care Act is the federal statute signed into law in 2010 as part of the healthcare reform agenda of the Obama administration.
