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<p>The Care Act will be implemented from April 2015.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>A
period of consultation is underway until 19 December on revised statutory guidance
for local authorities and the NHS to implement Think Autism, the 2014 update to the
2010 Adult Autism Strategy. This includes coverage of preventing, delaying or reducing
the care needs of adults with autism or their carers by providing low level preventative
support and enabling people with autism to be connected with peers and with local
community groups in line with the duties of the Care Act. The statutory guidance when
it is issued in February 2015 will complement the existing Care Act guidance on prevention.</p><p>
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