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Wellbeing

Definition in primary legislation

From:

Care Act 2014, S.1(2)

Legislation

(2) 'Well-being', in relation to an individual, means that individual's well-being so far as relating to any of the following--
(a) personal dignity (including treatment of the individual with respect);
(b) physical and mental health and emotional well-being;
(c) protection from abuse and neglect;
(d) control by the individual over day-to-day life (including over care and support, or support, provided to the individual and the way in which it is provided);
(e) participation in work, education, training or recreation;
(f) social and economic well-being;
(g) domestic, family and personal relationships;
(h) suitability of living accommodation;
(i) the individual's contribution to society.

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