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Social Services - adult care

Introduction

The main responsibilities and statutory duties are:

• To undertake social care and occupational therapy assessments and ensure those adults in need receive appropriate service provision
• To provide day services, home care, respite care, supported living, residential and nursing care to those adults who have an assessed need to maximize their independence
• To provide services to enable people to live in their own homes e.g. equipment and adaptations
• To ensure the protection of adults and to act promptly in cases where abuse has or is likely to occur
• To ensure there is sufficient provision of social care services for all adults in Calderdale
• To promote the health and well being of people who need assistance to live an independent life
• The Directorate contributes towards ensuring access to appropriate housing for vulnerable adults.

We need to respond to both revised legislation, national strategies and areas for improvement that have been highlighted by the Audit Commission| and the Commission for Social Care Inspection|  in recent inspections.

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