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Working Together To Safeguard Children 2026 Update.

The Mental Health Act 2025 Reforms.

Blackburn with Darwen Adult Social Care Policies, Procedures and Guidance

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1.The Care Act 2014 Resource

1.0.1The Care Act 2014 Resource

2.The Mental Capacity Act 2005 Resource and Practice Toolkit

2.0.1The Mental Capacity Act 2005 Resource and Practice Toolkit

3.Safeguarding Adults

3.0.1Safeguarding AdultsOctober 16, 2025
3.0.2The Safeguarding Adults TeamApril 17, 2025

4.Deprivation of Liberty

4.0.1Recognising and Responding to Deprivations of LibertyApril 17, 2025
4.0.2The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) TeamNovember 22, 2022
4.0.3Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards ProcedureOctober 16, 2025

5.Universal Procedures (used by all teams)

5.0.1Equality, Diversity and Human RightsOctober 16, 2025
5.0.2Recording and Keeping RecordsOctober 16, 2025
5.0.3Providing Information about a Person or CarerOctober 16, 2025
5.0.4Financial AssessmentOctober 16, 2025
5.0.5Commissioning and Brokerage ProceduresNovember 22, 2022
5.0.6Direct PaymentsOctober 16, 2025
5.0.7Assistive Technology and TelecareOctober 16, 2025
5.0.8Risk AssessmentOctober 16, 2025
5.0.9Lone WorkingNovember 22, 2022
5.0.10Joint WorkNovember 3, 2021
5.0.11Co-productionOctober 16, 2025
5.0.12Social Media (use of)October 16, 2025
5.0.13Storage of Data on Practitioners' Mobile DevicesOctober 16, 2025
5.0.14Interpreter and Translation ServicesOctober 16, 2025
5.0.15Death of a Person or CarerOctober 16, 2024

6.Specialist Procedures

6.0.1Deputyship and Financial AffairsApril 17, 2025
6.0.2Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Spaces) ProcedureApril 17, 2025
6.0.3Housing and HomelessnessOctober 16, 2025
6.0.4Minor Works and Low Level EquipmentApril 17, 2023
6.0.5Joint Packages of Health and Social CareApril 17, 2025
6.0.6NHS Continuing Healthcare ProcedureOctober 16, 2025
6.0.7NHS-funded Nursing Care Procedure (FNC)April 17, 2024
6.0.8End of Life Procedures and Practice GuidanceApril 17, 2025
6.0.9Legal ServicesNovember 22, 2021
6.0.10Ordinary Residence ProcedureApril 17, 2024
6.0.11Continuity of Care ArrangementsApril 17, 2024
6.0.12Cross Border PlacementsApril 17, 2025
6.0.13Protecting Moveable PropertyOctober 16, 2025
6.0.14Service Interruptions and Provider FailureApril 17, 2024
6.0.15No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF)October 16, 2025
6.0.16Prisons and Approved PremisesOctober 16, 2025
6.0.17Acting as an Appropriate AdultOctober 16, 2025
6.0.18Working Effectively with Parents and Children's ServicesOctober 16, 2025

7.Customer Liaison

7.0.1Receiving a Contact or ReferralOctober 16, 2025
7.0.2Deciding the Outcome of a Contact or Referral (Customer Liaison)October 16, 2025
7.0.3Actions and Next StepsApril 17, 2025

8.Home First

8.0.1About Home FirstNovember 22, 2022
8.0.2Social Workers ProceduresNovember 22, 2022
8.0.3Occupational Therapy ProceduresNovember 22, 2022

9.Reablement

9.1The Reablement Team

9.1.1The Reablement TeamNovember 22, 2022

9.2Contact and Referral

9.2.1Receiving a Contact or ReferralOctober 16, 2025
9.2.2Deciding the Outcome of a Contact or ReferralOctober 16, 2025
9.2.3Actions and Next StepsApril 17, 2025

9.3Establishing Needs

9.3.1Introduction, Legal Requirements and ToolsOctober 16, 2024
9.3.2Preparing to Establish NeedsApril 17, 2025
9.3.3The Skilled ConversationOctober 16, 2025
9.3.4Agreeing Needs and Making a Formal RecordNovember 22, 2022
9.3.5Establishing Ordinary Residence (Reablement)November 22, 2022

9.4Arranging and Reviewing Reablement

9.4.1The Reablement PlanOctober 16, 2025
9.4.2Arranging the Reablement ServiceOctober 16, 2024
9.4.3Monitoring ReablementApril 17, 2024
9.4.4Monitoring Actions (Reablement)October 16, 2025
9.4.5The Reablement ReviewOctober 16, 2025
9.4.6Deciding the Outcome of a Reablement Review and Making a Formal RecordNovember 22, 2022
9.4.7Actions Following a Reablement ReviewOctober 16, 2025

9.5Meeting Ongoing Needs

9.5.1Understanding and Applying Eligibility CriteriaOctober 16, 2025
9.5.2Communicating the Outcome and Next StepsOctober 16, 2025
9.5.3Requesting a Financial AssessmentApril 17, 2024
9.5.4Setting an Indicative BudgetOctober 16, 2024
9.5.5Care and Support PlanningOctober 16, 2025
9.5.6Signing Off a Care and Support Plan and Agreeing a Final Personal BudgetOctober 16, 2024
9.5.7Arranging Support and ServicesOctober 16, 2024
9.5.8Legal Requirements of a Care and Support Plan Review and ToolsOctober 16, 2024
9.5.9Preparing to Carry out a Care and Support Plan ReviewApril 17, 2025
9.5.10The Full Review ConversationOctober 16, 2025
9.5.11The Light Touch Review ConversationOctober 16, 2024
9.5.12Deciding the Outcome of a Care and Support Plan Review and Making a Formal RecordOctober 16, 2024
9.5.13Actions Following a Care and Support Plan ReviewOctober 16, 2025
9.5.14Monitoring Urgent or Interim Support and ServicesApril 17, 2024

10.Independent Living Service

10.1The Independent Living Service

10.1.1The Independent Living ServiceNovember 22, 2022

10.2Contact and Referral

10.2.1Receiving a Contact or ReferralOctober 16, 2025
10.2.2Deciding the Outcome of a Contact or Referral (ILS)October 16, 2025
10.2.3Actions and Next StepsApril 17, 2025

10.3Establishing Needs

10.3.1Introduction, Legal Requirements and Tools (ILS)October 16, 2024
10.3.2Preparing to Establish Needs (ILS)April 17, 2025
10.3.3The Skilled Conversation (ILS)October 16, 2025
10.3.4Agreeing Needs, Making a Formal Record and Next Steps (ILS)October 16, 2024
10.3.5Establishing Likely Eligibility for a Disabled Facilities GrantOctober 16, 2024
10.3.6Understanding and Applying Eligibility Criteria (ILS)October 16, 2025
10.3.7Communicating the Outcome and Next Steps (ILS)October 16, 2025

10.4Meeting Needs

10.4.1Establishing Ordinary Residence (ILS)November 22, 2022
10.4.2Requesting a Financial AssessmentApril 17, 2024
10.4.3Applying for a Disabled Facilities GrantApril 17, 2024
10.4.4The Outcome of the Disabled Facilities Grant Application and Next StepsOctober 16, 2024
10.4.5Providing EquipmentApril 17, 2025
10.4.6Equipment in a Care HomeApril 17, 2025
10.4.7Providing Direct SupportApril 17, 2025

10.5Monitoring and Review

10.5.1Monitoring and ReviewOctober 16, 2025

11.Hospital Discharge Team

11.1The Hospital Discharge Team

11.1.1The Hospital Discharge TeamNovember 22, 2022

11.2Contact and Referral

11.2.1Receiving a Contact or ReferralOctober 16, 2025
11.2.2Deciding the Outcome of a Contact or Referral (Hospital Discharge)October 16, 2025
11.2.3Actions and Next StepsApril 17, 2025

11.3Discharge to Assess

11.3.1Discharge to AssessNovember 22, 2022
11.3.2Monitoring Urgent or Interim Support and ServicesApril 17, 2024

11.4Establishing Needs

11.4.1Introduction, Legal Requirements and ToolsOctober 16, 2024
11.4.2Preparing to Establish NeedsApril 17, 2025
11.4.3The Skilled ConversationOctober 16, 2025
11.4.4Agreeing Needs and Making a Formal RecordNovember 22, 2022
11.4.5Understanding and Applying Eligibility CriteriaOctober 16, 2025
11.4.6Communicating the Outcome and Next StepsOctober 16, 2025

11.5Meeting Needs

11.5.1Establishing Ordinary ResidenceNovember 22, 2022
11.5.2Requesting a Financial AssessmentApril 17, 2024
11.5.3Setting an Indicative BudgetOctober 16, 2024
11.5.4Care and Support PlanningOctober 16, 2025
11.5.5Signing Off a Care and Support Plan and Agreeing a Final Personal BudgetOctober 16, 2024
11.5.6Arranging Support and ServicesOctober 16, 2024

11.6Reviewing Support and Services

11.6.1Legal Requirements of a Care and Support Plan Review and ToolsOctober 16, 2024
11.6.2Preparing to Carry out a Care and Support Plan ReviewApril 17, 2025
11.6.3The Full Review ConversationOctober 16, 2025
11.6.4The Light Touch Review ConversationOctober 16, 2024
11.6.5Deciding the Outcome of a Care and Support Plan Review and Making a Formal RecordOctober 16, 2024
11.6.6Actions Following a Care and Support Plan ReviewOctober 16, 2025
11.6.7Reviewing a Direct Payment

12.Integrated Neighbourhood Teams

12.1The Integrated Neighbourhood Teams

12.1.1The Integrated Neighbourhood TeamsNovember 22, 2022

12.2Contact and Referral

12.2.1Receiving a Contact or ReferralOctober 16, 2025
12.2.2Deciding the Outcome of a Contact or ReferralOctober 16, 2025
12.2.3Actions and Next StepsApril 17, 2025

12.3Establishing Needs

12.3.1Introduction, Legal Requirements and ToolsOctober 16, 2024
12.3.2Preparing to Establish NeedsApril 17, 2025
12.3.3The Skilled ConversationOctober 16, 2025
12.3.4Agreeing Needs and Making a Formal RecordNovember 22, 2022
12.3.5Understanding and Applying Eligibility CriteriaOctober 16, 2025
12.3.6Communicating the Outcome and Next StepsOctober 16, 2025

12.4Meeting Needs

12.4.1Establishing Ordinary ResidenceNovember 22, 2022
12.4.2Requesting a Financial AssessmentApril 17, 2024
12.4.3Setting an Indicative BudgetOctober 16, 2024
12.4.4Care and Support PlanningOctober 16, 2025
12.4.5Signing Off a Care and Support Plan and Agreeing a Final Personal BudgetOctober 16, 2024
12.4.6Arranging Support and ServicesOctober 16, 2024

12.5Reviewing Support and Services

12.5.1Legal Requirements of a Care and Support Plan Review and ToolsOctober 16, 2024
12.5.2Preparing to Carry out a Care and Support Plan ReviewApril 17, 2025
12.5.3The Full Review ConversationOctober 16, 2025
12.5.4The Light Touch Review ConversationOctober 16, 2024
12.5.5Deciding the Outcome of a Care and Support Plan Review and Making a Formal RecordOctober 16, 2024
12.5.6Actions Following a Care and Support Plan ReviewOctober 16, 2025
12.5.7Monitoring Urgent or Interim Support and ServicesApril 17, 2024
12.5.8Reviewing a Direct Payment

13.Complex Case Team

13.1The Complex Case Team

13.1.1The Complex Case TeamNovember 22, 2022

13.2Contact and Referral

13.2.1Receiving a Contact or ReferralOctober 16, 2025
13.2.2Deciding the Outcome of a Contact or ReferralOctober 16, 2025
13.2.3Actions and Next StepsApril 17, 2025

13.3Establishing Needs

13.3.1Introduction, Legal Requirements and ToolsOctober 16, 2024
13.3.2Preparing to Establish NeedsApril 17, 2025
13.3.3The Skilled ConversationOctober 16, 2025
13.3.4Agreeing Needs and Making a Formal RecordNovember 22, 2022
13.3.5Understanding and Applying Eligibility CriteriaOctober 16, 2025
13.3.6Communicating the Outcome and Next StepsOctober 16, 2025

13.4Meeting Needs

13.4.1Establishing Ordinary ResidenceNovember 22, 2022
13.4.2Requesting a Financial AssessmentApril 17, 2024
13.4.3Setting an Indicative BudgetOctober 16, 2024
13.4.4Care and Support PlanningOctober 16, 2025
13.4.5Signing Off a Care and Support Plan and Agreeing a Final Personal BudgetOctober 16, 2024
13.4.6Arranging Support and ServicesOctober 16, 2024

13.5Reviewing Support and Services

13.5.1Legal Requirements of a Care and Support Plan Review and ToolsOctober 16, 2024
13.5.2Preparing to Carry out a Care and Support Plan ReviewApril 17, 2025
13.5.3The Full Review ConversationOctober 16, 2025
13.5.4The Light Touch Review ConversationOctober 16, 2024
13.5.5Deciding the Outcome of a Care and Support Plan Review and Making a Formal RecordOctober 16, 2024
13.5.6Actions Following a Care and Support Plan ReviewOctober 16, 2025
13.5.7Monitoring Urgent or Interim Support and ServicesApril 17, 2024
13.5.8Reviewing a Direct Payment

14.Learning Disability Team

14.1The Learning Disability Team

14.1.1The Learning Disability TeamNovember 22, 2022

14.2Contact and Referral

14.2.1Receiving a Contact or ReferralOctober 16, 2025
14.2.2Deciding the Outcome of a Contact or ReferralOctober 16, 2025
14.2.3Actions and Next StepsApril 17, 2025

14.3Establishing Needs

14.3.1Introduction, Legal Requirements and ToolsOctober 16, 2024
14.3.2Preparing to Establish NeedsApril 17, 2025
14.3.3The Skilled ConversationOctober 16, 2025
14.3.4Agreeing Needs and Making a Formal RecordNovember 22, 2022
14.3.5Understanding and Applying Eligibility CriteriaOctober 16, 2025
14.3.6Communicating the Outcome and Next StepsOctober 16, 2025

14.4Meeting Needs

14.4.1Establishing Ordinary ResidenceNovember 22, 2022
14.4.2Requesting a Financial AssessmentApril 17, 2024
14.4.3Setting an Indicative BudgetOctober 16, 2024
14.4.4Care and Support PlanningOctober 16, 2025
14.4.5Signing Off a Care and Support Plan and Agreeing a Final Personal BudgetOctober 16, 2024
14.4.6Arranging Support and ServicesOctober 16, 2024

14.5Reviewing Support and Services

14.5.1Legal Requirements of a Care and Support Plan Review and ToolsOctober 16, 2024
14.5.2Preparing to Carry out a Care and Support Plan ReviewApril 17, 2025
14.5.3The Full Review ConversationOctober 16, 2025
14.5.4The Light Touch Review ConversationOctober 16, 2024
14.5.5Deciding the Outcome of a Care and Support Plan Review and Making a Formal RecordOctober 16, 2024
14.5.6Actions Following a Care and Support Plan ReviewOctober 16, 2025
14.5.7Monitoring Urgent or Interim Support and ServicesApril 17, 2024
14.5.8Reviewing a Direct Payment

15.Transition to Adult Care and Support

15.1Deciding Whether to Start Transition

15.1.1Deciding Whether to Start TransitionOctober 16, 2023
15.1.2Deciding Whether to Start Carers TransitionNovember 3, 2021
15.1.3Recording the Decision and Next StepsNovember 3, 2021

15.2Child's Needs Assessment

15.2.1Introduction, Legal Requirements and Tools (Child's Needs Assessment)October 16, 2024
15.2.2Preparing to Establish Needs (Child's Needs Assessment)October 16, 2024
15.2.3The Skilled Conversation (Child's Needs Assessment)October 16, 2025
15.2.4Agreeing Needs, Making a Formal Record and Next Steps (Child's Needs Assessment)October 16, 2023

15.3Carer's Transition Assessments

15.3.1Introduction, Legal Requirements and Tools (Carer's Transition)October 16, 2024
15.3.2Preparing to Establish the Needs of Parent CarersApril 17, 2024
15.3.3Preparing to Establish the Needs of Young CarersApril 17, 2024
15.3.4The Skilled Conversation (Parent Carers)September 27, 2021
15.3.5The Skilled Conversation (Young Carers)October 16, 2025
15.3.6Agreeing Needs, Making a Formal Record and Next Steps (Carer's Transition)October 16, 2024

15.4Transition Planning and Review

15.4.1Setting an Indicative Budget (Transition to Adult Care and Support)November 9, 2021
15.4.2The Transition PlanApril 17, 2024
15.4.3Reviewing a Transition PlanApril 17, 2024
15.4.4Reviewing an Education, Health and Care Plan (from 18 years)October 16, 2025

16.Community Mental Health Team

16.1The Community Mental Health Team

16.1.1The Community Mental Health TeamApril 17, 2025

16.2Contact and Referral

16.2.1How to Access Mental Health Social WorkNovember 22, 2022
16.2.2Receiving a Contact or ReferralOctober 16, 2025
16.2.3Contact and Referral Adult Care and Support Procedures (CMHT)October 16, 2025

16.3Establishing Needs

16.3.1Introduction, Legal Requirements and ToolsOctober 16, 2024
16.3.2Preparing to Establish NeedsApril 17, 2025
16.3.3The Skilled ConversationOctober 16, 2025
16.3.4Agreeing Needs and Making a Formal RecordNovember 22, 2022
16.3.5Understanding and Applying Eligibility CriteriaOctober 16, 2025
16.3.6Communicating the Outcome and Next StepsOctober 16, 2025

16.4Meeting Needs

16.4.1Establishing Ordinary ResidenceNovember 22, 2022
16.4.2Requesting a Financial AssessmentApril 17, 2024
16.4.3Setting an Indicative BudgetOctober 16, 2024
16.4.4Care and Support PlanningOctober 16, 2025
16.4.5Signing Off a Care and Support Plan and Agreeing a Final Personal BudgetOctober 16, 2024
16.4.6Arranging Support and ServicesOctober 16, 2024

16.5Reviewing Support and Services

16.5.1Legal Requirements of a Care and Support Plan Review and ToolsOctober 16, 2024
16.5.2Preparing to Carry out a Care and Support Plan ReviewApril 17, 2025
16.5.3The Full Review ConversationOctober 16, 2025
16.5.4The Light Touch Review ConversationOctober 16, 2024
16.5.5Deciding the Outcome of a Care and Support Plan Review and Making a Formal RecordOctober 16, 2024
16.5.6Actions Following a Care and Support Plan ReviewOctober 16, 2025
16.5.7Monitoring Urgent or Interim Support and ServicesApril 17, 2024
16.5.8Reviewing a Direct Payment

16.6Functions under the Mental Health Act

16.6.1Understanding the Mental Health Act 1983April 17, 2025
16.6.2Community Mental Health FrameworkOctober 16, 2023
16.6.3Social Circumstances ReportOctober 16, 2024
16.6.4Section 117 AftercareApril 17, 2024

17.AMHP Procedure

17.0.1AMHP ProcedureApril 17, 2025

18.Carers Procedures

18.1Contact and Referral

18.1.1Receiving a Contact or ReferralOctober 16, 2025
18.1.2Deciding the Outcome of a Contact or Referral (Carers)October 16, 2025
18.1.3Actions and Next Steps (Carers)October 16, 2025

18.2Establishing Needs

18.2.1Introduction, Legal Requirements and Tools (Carers)October 16, 2024
18.2.2Preparing to Establish Needs (Carers)April 17, 2024
18.2.3The Skilled Conversation (Carers)October 16, 2025
18.2.4Agreeing Needs and Making a Formal Record (Carers)April 12, 2022
18.2.5Understanding and Applying Eligibility Criteria (Carers)October 16, 2025
18.2.6Communicating the Outcome and Next Steps (Carers)October 16, 2025

18.3Meeting Needs

18.3.1Establishing Ordinary ResidenceNovember 22, 2022
18.3.2Requesting a Financial AssessmentApril 17, 2024
18.3.3Setting an Indicative BudgetOctober 16, 2024
18.3.4Support PlanningOctober 16, 2025
18.3.5Signing off a Support Plan and Agreeing a Final Personal BudgetOctober 16, 2024
18.3.6Arranging Support and ServicesOctober 16, 2024

18.4Reviewing Support and Services

18.4.1Legal Requirements of a Support Plan Review and ToolsOctober 16, 2024
18.4.2Preparing to Carry out a Support Plan ReviewOctober 16, 2024
18.4.3The Full Review Conversation (Carers)April 17, 2025
18.4.4The Light Touch Review Conversation (Carers)April 17, 2025
18.4.5Deciding the Outcome of a Support Plan Review and Making a Formal RecordNovember 3, 2021
18.4.6Actions Following a Support Plan ReviewOctober 16, 2025
18.4.7Monitoring Urgent or Interim Support and ServicesApril 17, 2024
18.4.8Reviewing a Direct Payment

19.Provider Services

19.0.1Provider Services in Blackburn with DarwenOctober 16, 2025
19.0.2Adult Care Providers Handbook

Last Updated: March 12, 2026

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