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Simple terms explainer
Councils can work with voluntary organisations - like charities, community groups, and non-profits - to help deliver care and support services. This means they can fund or partner with these organisations to provide things like home help, befriending services, day centres, or advocacy. The aim is to make sure people get the support they need in flexible, community-based ways, often from trusted local groups. These arrangements help expand the range of services available and make support more personal and accessible.
Legal status
Discretionary
Duty category
Adult social care
Housing
Duty type
Organisational
Social determinant of health
Social and community context
Emerging policy and legislation
0
Bodies with shared interest
Standards and frameworks
2