Adult Social Care Glossary, v 0.6

(1) The following are examples of what may be provided to meet needs under sections 18 to 20--
(a) accommodation in a care home or in premises of some other type;
(b) care and support at home or in the community;
(c) counselling and other types of social work;
(d) goods and facilities;
(e) information, advice and advocacy.

(2) The following are examples of the ways in which a local authority may meet needs under sections 18 to 20--
(a) by arranging for a person other than it to provide a service;
(b) by itself providing a service;
(c) by making direct payments.