§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what guidelines he has issued about the provision of care to elderly people living in the community. [15758]
§ Mr. RichardsThe White Paper "Caring for People", Cm 849, and the NHS and Community Care Act 1990 set the policy and legislative framework for community care.
In addition, the Welsh Office has issued policy guidance to local authorities and the NHS in Wales in respect of their responsibilities for planning, commissioning and providing services in the community. The main areas covered include social care planning, assessment and care management and NHS responsibilities for meeting continuing health care needs, complaints procedures and inspection units.