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Information & Resources for Home Care and Social Support

At E Care Community, we believe in empowering our clients and their families with clear, helpful information to support informed choices about care. Below are useful resources and links to help you understand your rights, navigate social care, and access additional support.

📘 The Care Act 2014 (Implemented 2015)

The Care Act 2014, which came into effect on 1st April 2015, represents one of the most significant overhauls of adult social care legislation in England. It outlines the responsibilities of local authorities and the rights of individuals receiving care.

Key features include:

• A focus on wellbeing and prevention

• Rights for carers to receive support

• Personal budgets and greater control over care

• A national eligibility threshold for care and support

We’ve created an easy-to-read information sheet summarising the main changes. 📄 [Download here] (or link to a PDF or webpage section)

📖 Social Care Jargon Buster

Social care can be full of confusing terminology. Our Social Care Glossary breaks down common words and phrases used in the industry to help make everything a little clearer.

Examples include:

• Reablement – short-term support to help regain independence

• Direct Payments – funding given directly to a person to arrange their own care

• Safeguarding – protecting vulnerable individuals from harm or abuse

📄 [View our full glossary] (or insert glossary page link)

🌐 Useful Websites & External Resources

Explore these trusted organisations for additional support, information, and advice related to health, wellbeing, and condition-specific care:

• Age UK – Support for older adults and carers

• NHS Choices – Medical advice and care guidance

• Care Quality Commission (CQC) – Care provider ratings and regulation

• Dementia Pledge – Improving dementia care standards

• Dignity in Care – Campaigning for dignity in care settings

• Alzheimer’s Society – Resources for dementia support

• First Stop Care Advice – Independent advice for later life

• Multiple Sclerosis Society – MS research and support

• Parkinson's UK – Living with Parkinson’s

• MIND – Mental health support and resources

• Diabetes UK – Support for managing diabetes

• Stroke Association – Life after stroke resources

📞 Need More Help?
If you have any questions about your rights, support options, or how care works, feel free to contact our team. We’re always happy to provide clear, honest advice.