Social Work Services’ responsibilities
It is the responsibility of Social Work Services to:
- protect people who are at risk from abuse, neglect, and self harm
- assess and arrange services for people in their own homes, at day activities, in family care and residential units
- with consent, contact housing, health and other services where assessment has shown assistance is needed
- promote the development of a range of services which meet the needs of individuals and carers
- provide services in a way which helps people to be as independent as possible
Local Authorities have a legal duty through the Carers (Recognition and Services) Act 1995, the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 and the Community Care and Health Act 2002 to assess the needs of carers. If you are providing substantial and regular care we must offer to assess your needs. This will look at how best we can support you in your caring role.