Community Care (Direct Payments) Act 1996

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:allows use of funds for care services
use of funds for personal assistants
gptkbp:amends gptkb:National_Health_Service_and_Community_Care_Act_1990
gptkbp:applies_to gptkb:England
gptkb:Wales
gptkbp:date_enacted gptkb:1996
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
gptkbp:encourages self-directed support
gptkbp:facilitates financial management training
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Community Care (Direct Payments) Act 1996
gptkbp:impact empowers individuals with disabilities
promotes independence for recipients of care
gptkbp:influences subsequent legislation on direct payments
gptkbp:is_challenged_by advocacy groups
opposition parties
gptkbp:is_criticized_for complexity in application process
administrative burdens on local authorities
inconsistent local authority practices
lack of awareness among potential users
gptkbp:is_discussed_in gptkb:academic_journals
community meetings
policy debates
policy forums
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by research studies
user feedback
impact assessments
government reports
gptkbp:is_implemented_in local authorities
gptkbp:is_influenced_by European Union directives
human rights legislation
gptkbp:is_linked_to employment support programs
welfare reform initiatives
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:UK_welfare_state
UK social care framework
wider reform of social care system
gptkbp:is_promoted_by gptkb:charitable_organizations
local government associations
disability rights organizations
social care advocates
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:Disability_Discrimination_Act_1995
gptkb:Care_Act_2014
Mental Capacity Act 2005
gptkbp:is_reviewed_by legal experts
policy analysts
gptkbp:is_subject_to public debate
legal scrutiny
gptkbp:is_supported_by community organizations
financial advisors
research institutions
peer support networks
advocacy services
training programs for care recipients
gptkbp:promotes community-based care solutions
gptkbp:provides flexibility in care arrangements
gptkbp:purpose to provide direct payments to individuals for community care services
gptkbp:related_to social care policy
direct payments scheme
gptkbp:requires assessment of needs
gptkbp:supports individual choice in care
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Health_and_Social_Care_Act_2001
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5