This section of the website is perhaps the most important starting point for the client, their relatives or carers. It presents in as clear a manner as possible a very complex set of rules, legislation and procedure. This site will never be fully comprehensive since the implementation of legislation like the 1990 NHS & Community Care Act allows for variations in provision by Local and Health Authorities.

The best that this website can do is draw your attention to the main issues thus placing you in a better position to ask for the relevant information from your Care Providers, Social Workers and other Care Professionals.