§ Mr. GapesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will make a statement on community care assessments.
§ Mr. YeoFrom April 1993, when the National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 is fully implemented, local authorities will take lead responsibility for assessing individuals' needs for care and arranging packages of care services whether in a person's own home or in a residential care or nursing home. Assessments and the provision of services will often require contributions from other agencies. Assessment of individuals' care needs underpins our proposals and will ensure services are tailored to need.