PART 1Care and support
Meeting needs for care etc.
8How to meet needs
1
The following are examples of what may be provided to meet needs under sections 18 to 20—
a
accommodation in a care home or in premises of some other type;
b
care and support at home or in the community;
c
counselling and other types of social work;
d
goods and facilities;
e
information, advice and advocacy.
2
The following are examples of the ways in which a local authority may meet needs under sections 18 to 20—
a
by arranging for a person other than it to provide a service;
b
by itself providing a service;
c
by making direct payments.
3
“Care home” has the meaning given by section 3 of the Care Standards Act 2000.