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<p>An estimate of the number of people resident in Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
constituency who have unmet social care needs is not held centrally.</p><p> </p><p>The
Care Act 2014 requires that where an adult or carer appears to have care and support
needs the local authority must carry out an assessment. It must then decide if the
person has eligible needs by considering the outcomes the person wants to achieve,
what needs they have, and how these impact on their wellbeing. Where a person is assessed
as having eligible care and support needs, these must be met by their local authority.
For those who do not meet the eligibility criteria, local authorities should signpost
people to relevant services.</p>
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