Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 20 June 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 June 2001. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Monday, 25 June 2001 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what level of assessment is undertaken by social services when a client is vulnerable and self-funding but has no partner or advocate; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what level of assessment is undertaken by social services when a client is vulnerable and self-funding but has no partner or advocate; and if he will make a statement. [183] Jacqui Smith: Under Section 47 of the National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 local authorities have a duty to give a community care assessment to anyone, who, in their view, might be in need of community care services. This duty applies irrespective of the person's means and whether or not the person has a partner or advocate. The content of the assessment is a matter for the local authority to decide.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 370 c23W; 183
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Community care Functions Income Local government Local government services Recipients Social services
Legislation: National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk