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Definition in Statutory Guidance
of
Duty
from
Care and Support Statutory Guidance, Annex J (Glossary)
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This is something that the law says that someone (in this case, usually a local authority) must do, and that if they do not follow may result in legal challenge.
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Plain English definition
of
Duties
from
Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) Jargon Buster
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In relation to a public organisation such as your local council, duties are things that the law tells the organisation it must do. (Services that the council has a duty to arrange or provider are known as 'mandatory' services.) With regard to care and support, your council has a duty to assess your needs, arrange care and support if you are entitled to it, and provide you with information about what care and support is available.
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