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Working Together To Safeguard Children 2026 Update.

The Mental Health Act 2025 Reforms.

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1.The Care Act 2014 Resource

  1. 1.0.1The Care Act 2014 Resource

2.Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty

2.1Mental Capacity

  1. 2.1.1The Mental Capacity Act 2005 Resource and Practice Toolkit

2.2Deprivation of Liberty

  1. 2.2.1Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards ProcedureJanuary 15, 2026
  2. 2.2.2Recognising and Responding to Deprivations of LibertyJanuary 15, 2026

3.Safeguarding Adults

  1. 3.0.1Safeguarding AdultsJanuary 15, 2026

4.Universal Procedures (used by all teams)

  1. 4.0.1Equality, Diversity and Human RightsJanuary 15, 2026
  2. 4.0.2Recording and Keeping RecordsJuly 2, 2025
  3. 4.0.3Providing Information about a Person or CarerJuly 2, 2025
  4. 4.0.4Professional Curiosity
    Updated
    January 15, 2026
  5. 4.0.5Financial AssessmentJanuary 15, 2026
  6. 4.0.6Commissioning and Sourcing Care ProcedureJuly 3, 2024
  7. 4.0.7Direct PaymentsJanuary 15, 2026
  8. 4.0.8Assistive Technology and TelecareDecember 16, 2022
  9. 4.0.9Risk Assessment
    Updated
    January 15, 2026
  10. 4.0.10Lone WorkingDecember 16, 2022
  11. 4.0.11Joint WorkNovember 3, 2021
  12. 4.0.12Co-productionJanuary 15, 2026
  13. 4.0.13Social Media (use of)January 15, 2026
  14. 4.0.14Storage of Data on Practitioners' Mobile DevicesJanuary 15, 2026
  15. 4.0.15Interpreter and Translation ServicesJuly 2, 2025
  16. 4.0.16Death of a Person or CarerJanuary 15, 2025

5.Specialist Procedures

  1. 5.0.1Individual Service FundsJuly 3, 2023
  2. 5.0.2Deputyship and Financial AffairsJanuary 15, 2025
  3. 5.0.3Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Spaces) ProcedureJanuary 15, 2026
  4. 5.0.4Housing and HomelessnessJuly 2, 2025
  5. 5.0.5CareCubed ProcedureJanuary 15, 2024
  6. 5.0.6Minor Works and Community EquipmentDecember 16, 2022
  7. 5.0.7Joint Packages of Health and Social CareJanuary 15, 2025
  8. 5.0.8NHS Continuing Healthcare ProcedureJanuary 15, 2026
  9. 5.0.9NHS-funded Nursing Care Procedure (FNC)July 3, 2024
  10. 5.0.10End of Life Procedures and Practice GuidanceJanuary 15, 2025
  11. 5.0.11Legal ServicesNovember 22, 2021
  12. 5.0.12Ordinary Residence ProcedureJanuary 15, 2024
  13. 5.0.13Continuity of Care ArrangementsJuly 3, 2024
  14. 5.0.14Cross Border PlacementsJuly 3, 2024
  15. 5.0.15Protecting Moveable PropertyJuly 2, 2025
  16. 5.0.16Service Interruptions and Provider FailureJuly 3, 2024
  17. 5.0.17No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF)January 15, 2026
  18. 5.0.18Prisons and Approved PremisesJuly 2, 2025
  19. 5.0.19Acting as an Appropriate Adult
    Updated
    January 15, 2026
  20. 5.0.20Working Effectively with Parents and Children's Services
    Updated
    January 15, 2026

6.Health Interface Service

6.1Contact and Referral

  1. 6.1.1Receiving a Contact or ReferralJuly 2, 2025
  2. 6.1.2Deciding the Outcome of a Contact or Referral (Health Interface Service)January 15, 2026
  3. 6.1.3Actions and Next Steps
    Updated
    January 15, 2026

6.2Discharge to Assess and Intermediate Care

  1. 6.2.1Discharge to Assess and Intermediate CareJuly 2, 2025
  2. 6.2.2Monitoring Urgent or Interim Support and ServicesJuly 3, 2024

6.3Establishing Needs

  1. 6.3.1Introduction, Legal Requirements and ToolsJuly 3, 2024
  2. 6.3.2Preparing to Establish NeedsJanuary 15, 2025
  3. 6.3.3The Skilled ConversationJanuary 15, 2026
  4. 6.3.4Agreeing Needs and Making a Formal RecordDecember 16, 2022
  5. 6.3.5Understanding and Applying Eligibility CriteriaJanuary 15, 2026
  6. 6.3.6Communicating the Outcome and Next StepsJanuary 15, 2026

6.4Meeting Needs

  1. 6.4.1Establishing Ordinary ResidenceJanuary 15, 2025
  2. 6.4.2Requesting a Financial AssessmentJanuary 15, 2026
  3. 6.4.3Setting an Indicative BudgetJanuary 15, 2025
  4. 6.4.4Care and Support PlanningJanuary 15, 2026
  5. 6.4.5Signing Off a Care and Support Plan and Agreeing a Final Personal Budget
    Updated
    January 15, 2026
  6. 6.4.6Arranging Support and ServicesJanuary 15, 2025

6.5Reviewing Support and Services

  1. 6.5.1Legal Requirements of a Care and Support Plan Review and ToolsJanuary 15, 2025
  2. 6.5.2Preparing to Carry out a Care and Support Plan ReviewJanuary 15, 2025
  3. 6.5.3The Review Conversation
    Updated
    January 15, 2026
  4. 6.5.4Deciding the Outcome of a Care and Support Plan Review and Making a Formal RecordJuly 3, 2024
  5. 6.5.5Actions Following a Care and Support Plan ReviewJanuary 15, 2026
  6. 6.5.6Reviewing a Direct Payment

7.Reablement

7.1Using these Procedures - Reablement

  1. 7.1.1Using these Procedures - ReablementDecember 16, 2022

7.2Arranging Reablement

  1. 7.2.1The Reablement PlanJanuary 15, 2026
  2. 7.2.2Arranging the Reablement ServiceDecember 16, 2022

7.3Monitoring and Reviewing Reablement

  1. 7.3.1Monitoring ReablementJanuary 15, 2024
  2. 7.3.2Monitoring Actions (Reablement)January 15, 2026
  3. 7.3.3The Reablement ReviewJanuary 15, 2025
  4. 7.3.4Deciding the Outcome of a Reablement Review and Making a Formal RecordOctober 8, 2021
  5. 7.3.5Actions Following a Reablement ReviewJanuary 15, 2026

8.Occupational Therapy

8.1Contact and Referral

  1. 8.1.1Receiving a Contact or ReferralJuly 2, 2025
  2. 8.1.2Deciding the Outcome of a Contact or Referral (Occupational Therapy)January 15, 2026
  3. 8.1.3Actions and Next Steps
    Updated
    January 15, 2026

8.2Establishing Needs

  1. 8.2.1Introduction, Legal Requirements and Tools (Occupational Therapy)July 3, 2024
  2. 8.2.2Preparing to Establish Needs (Occupational Therapy)July 2, 2025
  3. 8.2.3The Skilled Conversation (Occupational Therapy)January 15, 2026
  4. 8.2.4Agreeing Needs, Making a Formal Record and Next Steps (Occupational Therapy)July 3, 2024
  5. 8.2.5Establishing Likely Eligibility for a Disabled Facilities GrantJuly 3, 2023
  6. 8.2.6Understanding and Applying Eligibility Criteria (Occupational Therapy)January 15, 2026
  7. 8.2.7Communicating the Outcome and Next Steps (Occupational Therapy)January 15, 2026

8.3Meeting Needs

  1. 8.3.1Establishing Ordinary Residence (Occupational Therapy)September 28, 2021
  2. 8.3.2Requesting a Financial AssessmentJanuary 15, 2026
  3. 8.3.3Applying for a Disabled Facilities GrantJanuary 15, 2024
  4. 8.3.4The Outcome of the Disabled Facilities Grant Application and Next StepsNovember 3, 2021
  5. 8.3.5Providing EquipmentJuly 3, 2024
  6. 8.3.6Equipment in a Care HomeJuly 3, 2024
  7. 8.3.7Providing Direct SupportJuly 3, 2024

8.4Monitoring and Review

  1. 8.4.1Monitoring and ReviewJanuary 15, 2026

9.Sensory Loss Service

  1. 9.0.1Hearing Loss
  2. 9.0.2Sight Loss

10.Community Locality Teams

10.1Contact and Referral

  1. 10.1.1Receiving a Contact or ReferralJuly 2, 2025
  2. 10.1.2Deciding the Outcome of a Contact or ReferralJanuary 15, 2026
  3. 10.1.3Actions and Next Steps
    Updated
    January 15, 2026

10.2Establishing Needs

  1. 10.2.1Introduction, Legal Requirements and ToolsJuly 3, 2024
  2. 10.2.2Preparing to Establish NeedsJanuary 15, 2025
  3. 10.2.3The Skilled ConversationJanuary 15, 2026
  4. 10.2.4Agreeing Needs and Making a Formal RecordDecember 16, 2022
  5. 10.2.5Understanding and Applying Eligibility CriteriaJanuary 15, 2026
  6. 10.2.6Communicating the Outcome and Next StepsJanuary 15, 2026

10.3Meeting Needs

  1. 10.3.1Establishing Ordinary ResidenceJanuary 15, 2025
  2. 10.3.2Requesting a Financial AssessmentJanuary 15, 2026
  3. 10.3.3Setting an Indicative BudgetJanuary 15, 2025
  4. 10.3.4Care and Support PlanningJanuary 15, 2026
  5. 10.3.5Signing Off a Care and Support Plan and Agreeing a Final Personal Budget
    Updated
    January 15, 2026
  6. 10.3.6Arranging Support and ServicesJanuary 15, 2025

10.4Reviewing Support and Services

  1. 10.4.1Legal Requirements of a Care and Support Plan Review and ToolsJanuary 15, 2025
  2. 10.4.2Preparing to Carry out a Care and Support Plan ReviewJanuary 15, 2025
  3. 10.4.3The Review Conversation
    Updated
    January 15, 2026
  4. 10.4.4Deciding the Outcome of a Care and Support Plan Review and Making a Formal RecordJuly 3, 2024
  5. 10.4.5Actions Following a Care and Support Plan ReviewJanuary 15, 2026
  6. 10.4.6Monitoring Urgent or Interim Support and ServicesJuly 3, 2024
  7. 10.4.7Reviewing a Direct Payment

11.Mental Health Social Care

11.1Contact and Referral

  1. 11.1.1Receiving a Contact or ReferralJuly 2, 2025
  2. 11.1.2Deciding the Outcome of a Contact or ReferralJanuary 15, 2026
  3. 11.1.3Actions and Next Steps
    Updated
    January 15, 2026

11.2Establishing Needs

  1. 11.2.1Introduction, Legal Requirements and ToolsJuly 3, 2024
  2. 11.2.2Preparing to Establish NeedsJanuary 15, 2025
  3. 11.2.3The Skilled ConversationJanuary 15, 2026
  4. 11.2.4Agreeing Needs and Making a Formal RecordDecember 16, 2022
  5. 11.2.5Understanding and Applying Eligibility CriteriaJanuary 15, 2026
  6. 11.2.6Communicating the Outcome and Next StepsJanuary 15, 2026

11.3Meeting Needs

  1. 11.3.1Establishing Ordinary ResidenceJanuary 15, 2025
  2. 11.3.2Requesting a Financial AssessmentJanuary 15, 2026
  3. 11.3.3Setting an Indicative BudgetJanuary 15, 2025
  4. 11.3.4Care and Support PlanningJanuary 15, 2026
  5. 11.3.5Signing Off a Care and Support Plan and Agreeing a Final Personal Budget
    Updated
    January 15, 2026
  6. 11.3.6Arranging Support and ServicesJanuary 15, 2025

11.4Reviewing Support and Services

  1. 11.4.1Legal Requirements of a Care and Support Plan Review and ToolsJanuary 15, 2025
  2. 11.4.2Preparing to Carry out a Care and Support Plan ReviewJanuary 15, 2025
  3. 11.4.3The Review Conversation
    Updated
    January 15, 2026
  4. 11.4.4Deciding the Outcome of a Care and Support Plan Review and Making a Formal RecordJuly 3, 2024
  5. 11.4.5Actions Following a Care and Support Plan ReviewJanuary 15, 2026
  6. 11.4.6Monitoring Urgent or Interim Support and ServicesJuly 3, 2024
  7. 11.4.7Reviewing a Direct Payment

11.5Functions under the Mental Health Act

  1. 11.5.1AMHP ProcedureJanuary 15, 2025
  2. 11.5.2Social Circumstances ReportJuly 3, 2024
  3. 11.5.3Section 117 AftercareJuly 3, 2024
  4. 11.5.4Understanding the Mental Health Act 1983January 15, 2025
  5. 11.5.5Community Mental Health FrameworkJanuary 15, 2024

12.Transitions

12.1Deciding Whether to Start Transition

  1. 12.1.1Deciding Whether to Start TransitionJuly 3, 2023
  2. 12.1.2Deciding Whether to Start Carers TransitionNovember 3, 2021
  3. 12.1.3Recording the Decision and Next StepsNovember 3, 2021

12.2Child's Needs Assessment

  1. 12.2.1Introduction, Legal Requirements and Tools (Child's Needs Assessment)July 3, 2024
  2. 12.2.2Preparing to Establish Needs (Child's Needs Assessment)July 3, 2024
  3. 12.2.3The Skilled Conversation (Child's Needs Assessment)January 15, 2026
  4. 12.2.4Agreeing Needs, Making a Formal Record and Next Steps (Child's Needs Assessment)January 15, 2024

12.3Carer's Transition Assessments

  1. 12.3.1Introduction, Legal Requirements and Tools (Carer's Transition)July 3, 2024
  2. 12.3.2Preparing to Establish the Needs of Parent CarersJuly 3, 2024
  3. 12.3.3Preparing to Establish the Needs of Young CarersJuly 3, 2024
  4. 12.3.4The Skilled Conversation (Parent Carers)September 27, 2021
  5. 12.3.5The Skilled Conversation (Young Carers)January 15, 2026
  6. 12.3.6Agreeing Needs, Making a Formal Record and Next Steps (Carer's Transition)July 3, 2024

12.4Transition Planning and Review

  1. 12.4.1Setting an Indicative Budget (Transition to Adult Care and Support)November 9, 2021
  2. 12.4.2The Transition PlanJanuary 15, 2024
  3. 12.4.3Reviewing a Transition PlanJuly 3, 2024
  4. 12.4.4Reviewing an Education, Health and Care Plan (from 18 years)January 15, 2026

13.Carers Procedures

13.1Contact and Referral

  1. 13.1.1Receiving a Contact or ReferralJuly 2, 2025
  2. 13.1.2Deciding the Outcome of a Contact or Referral (Carers)January 15, 2026
  3. 13.1.3Actions and Next Steps (Carers)
    Updated
    January 15, 2026

13.2Establishing Needs

  1. 13.2.1Introduction, Legal Requirements and Tools (Carers)July 2, 2025
  2. 13.2.2Preparing to Establish Needs (Carers)July 3, 2024
  3. 13.2.3The Skilled Conversation (Carers)January 15, 2026
  4. 13.2.4Agreeing Needs and Making a Formal Record (Carers)April 12, 2022
  5. 13.2.5Understanding and Applying Eligibility Criteria (Carers)July 2, 2025
  6. 13.2.6Communicating the Outcome and Next Steps (Carers)January 15, 2026

13.3Meeting Needs

  1. 13.3.1Establishing Ordinary ResidenceJanuary 15, 2025
  2. 13.3.2Requesting a Financial AssessmentJanuary 15, 2026
  3. 13.3.3Setting an Indicative BudgetJanuary 15, 2025
  4. 13.3.4Support PlanningJanuary 15, 2026
  5. 13.3.5Signing off a Support Plan and Agreeing a Final Personal Budget
    Updated
    January 15, 2026
  6. 13.3.6Arranging Support and ServicesJanuary 15, 2025

13.4Reviewing Support and Services

  1. 13.4.1Legal Requirements of a Support Plan Review and ToolsJanuary 15, 2025
  2. 13.4.2Preparing to Carry out a Support Plan ReviewJuly 3, 2024
  3. 13.4.3The Review Conversation (Carers)
    Updated
    January 15, 2026
  4. 13.4.4Deciding the Outcome of a Support Plan Review and Making a Formal RecordNovember 3, 2021
  5. 13.4.5Actions Following a Support Plan ReviewJanuary 15, 2026
  6. 13.4.6Monitoring Urgent or Interim Support and ServicesJuly 3, 2024
  7. 13.4.7Reviewing a Direct Payment

14.Adult Social Care Commissioning and Quality

  1. 14.0.1Adult Social Care Commissioning and QualityDecember 16, 2022

Last Updated: January 15, 2026

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