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Sets out how health and care systems should support the safe and timely discharge of people who no longer need to stay in hospital.
Summary of changes - January 2024 This guidance has been updated. We have…
These factsheets accompany Part 1 of the Care Act and reflect changes made to the Care Act statutory guidance in March 2016.
Factsheet 1: General responsibilities of local authorities: prevention,…
The statutory guidance supports implementation of part 1 of the Care Act…
This guidance constitutes the formal planning requirements, national conditions for expenditure and legal framework for the Better Care Fund for 2026 to 2027.
Introduction As set out in the 10 Year Health Plan for England, we are…
Sets out how commissioners and providers of care services should protect vulnerable adults.
Sets out the government's quality standards for mental health services.
Sets out the government's quality standards for supporting people with long term conditions.
Sets out the government's quality standards for health and social care services for older people.
Sets out how health and care systems should support the discharge of people from mental health inpatient settings.
Leaflet given to patients before they're discharged to their usual place of residence.
A summary of what delivering better integrated care means and how Monitor is supporting the sector.
These action cards summarise the responsibilities of health and care staff in the hospital discharge process.
Leaflet given to patients when they are admitted to hospital to prepare them for discharge.
Guidance to help health professionals prevent ill health and promote wellbeing of individuals in inclusion health groups.
Leaflet given to patients before they are discharged to another place of care.
Details and allocations of Department of Health and Social Care local authority-specific revenue funding for the financial year 2025 to 2026.
This guidance sets out the role of health and wellbeing boards following the Health and Care Act 2022. It replaces previous draft guidance.
Leaflet for the family and friends of a person who needs ongoing care and support after leaving hospital.
Update to Fairer Charging Policies guidance for non-residential social services and the Charging for Residential Accommodation Guide (CRAG).
Sets out the government’s approach to intervention in adult social care in England.
A framework that outlines ways to improve health and social care integration.
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