HC Deb 10 July 1992 vol 211 cc368-9W
Mr. Richards

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what safeguards there will be for the physically disabled who may choose to have residential care but who may be designated by a local authority as suitable for care in the community.

Mr. Yeo

From April 1993 local authorities will be responsible for assessing with people their need for community care and arranging packages of care. Whether these services should be in the form of residential or non-residential care will depend on the outcome of the assessment. Both assessments and subsequent care plans should take full account of people's preferences.