Skip to content

Working Together To Safeguard Children 2026 Update.

The Mental Health Act 2025 Reforms.

Leeds City Council Procedures, Practice Guidance and Tools for Adult Social Care

Contents

Quick Links:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

1.The Care Act 2014 Resource

1.0.1The Care Act 2014 Resource

2.The Mental Capacity Act 2005 Resource and Practice Toolkit

2.0.1The Mental Capacity Act 2005 Resource and Practice Toolkit

3.Safeguarding Adults

3.0.1Safeguarding AdultsAugust 15, 2025

4.Deprivation of Liberty

4.0.1Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards ProcedureFebruary 10, 2026
4.0.2Recognising and Responding to Deprivations of LibertyAugust 15, 2025

5.Universal Procedures (used by all teams)

5.0.1Equality, Diversity and Human RightsFebruary 10, 2026
5.0.2Recording and Keeping RecordsAugust 15, 2025
5.0.3Providing Information about a Person or CarerAugust 15, 2025
5.0.4Professional Curiosity
Updated
February 10, 2026
5.0.5Financial AssessmentFebruary 10, 2026
5.0.6Commissioning and Brokerage ProceduresFebruary 14, 2024
5.0.7Direct PaymentsFebruary 10, 2026
5.0.8Assistive Technology and TelecareFebruary 10, 2026
5.0.9Risk AssessmentAugust 15, 2025
5.0.10Lone WorkingApril 13, 2023
5.0.11Joint WorkNovember 3, 2021
5.0.12Co-productionFebruary 10, 2026
5.0.13Social Media (use of)February 10, 2026
5.0.14Storage of Data on Practitioners' Mobile DevicesFebruary 10, 2026
5.0.15Interpreter and Translation ServicesAugust 15, 2025
5.0.16Death of a Person or CarerFebruary 14, 2025

6.Specialist Procedures

6.0.1Individual Service FundsFebruary 14, 2024
6.0.2Deputyship and Financial AffairsFebruary 14, 2025
6.0.3Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Spaces) ProcedureFebruary 14, 2025
6.0.4Housing and HomelessnessAugust 15, 2025
6.0.5Minor Works and Low Level EquipmentApril 13, 2023
6.0.6Joint Packages of Health and Social CareAugust 15, 2025
6.0.7NHS Continuing Healthcare ProcedureAugust 15, 2025
6.0.8NHS-funded Nursing Care Procedure (FNC)August 15, 2024
6.0.9End of Life Procedures and Practice GuidanceFebruary 14, 2025
6.0.10Legal ServicesNovember 22, 2021
6.0.11Ordinary Residence ProcedureFebruary 14, 2024
6.0.12Continuity of Care ArrangementsAugust 15, 2024
6.0.13Cross Border PlacementsAugust 15, 2024
6.0.14Protecting Moveable PropertyAugust 15, 2025
6.0.15Service Interruptions and Provider FailureAugust 15, 2024
6.0.16No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF)August 15, 2025
6.0.17Prisons and Approved PremisesAugust 15, 2025
6.0.18Acting as an Appropriate AdultFebruary 10, 2026
6.0.19Working Effectively with Parents and Children's ServicesFebruary 10, 2026

7.Duty and Advice

7.0.1Receiving a Contact or ReferralAugust 15, 2025
7.0.2Deciding the Outcome of a Contact or Referral (Duty and Advice)August 15, 2025
7.0.3Actions and Next Steps (Duty and Advice)August 15, 2025

8.Early Intervention Team

8.1Contact and Referral

8.1.1Receiving a Contact or ReferralAugust 15, 2025
8.1.2Deciding the Outcome of a Contact or ReferralAugust 15, 2025
8.1.3Actions and Next Steps
Updated
February 10, 2026

8.2Establishing Needs

8.2.1Introduction, Legal Requirements and ToolsAugust 15, 2024
8.2.2Preparing to Establish NeedsFebruary 14, 2025
8.2.3The Skilled ConversationAugust 15, 2025
8.2.4Agreeing Needs and Making a Formal RecordFebruary 14, 2024
8.2.5Establishing Ordinary ResidenceAugust 15, 2025

8.3Establishing Eligibility (where required)

8.3.1Understanding and Applying Eligibility CriteriaAugust 15, 2025
8.3.2Communicating the Outcome and Next StepsAugust 15, 2025

8.4Care and Support Planning and Arranging Services

8.4.1Requesting a Financial AssessmentAugust 15, 2024
8.4.2Setting an Indicative BudgetFebruary 14, 2025
8.4.3Care and Support PlanningAugust 15, 2025
8.4.4Signing Off a Care and Support Plan and Agreeing a Final Personal Budget
Updated
February 10, 2026
8.4.5Arranging Support and ServicesFebruary 14, 2025

8.5Providing Equipment

8.5.1Providing EquipmentAugust 15, 2024

9.Reablement SkILs

9.1Using these Procedures

9.1.1Using these ProceduresFebruary 14, 2024

9.2Contact

9.2.1Receiving a ContactAugust 15, 2025

9.3Arranging Reablement

9.3.1The Reablement PlanAugust 15, 2025
9.3.2Arranging the Reablement ServiceAugust 15, 2024

9.4Monitoring and Reviewing Reablement

9.4.1Monitoring ReablementFebruary 14, 2024
9.4.2Monitoring Actions (Reablement)August 15, 2025
9.4.3The Reablement ReviewFebruary 14, 2025
9.4.4Deciding the Outcome of a Reablement Review and Making a Formal RecordApril 13, 2023
9.4.5Actions Following a Reablement ReviewAugust 15, 2025

10.Disability Services Teams

10.1Contact and Referral

10.1.1Receiving a Contact or ReferralAugust 15, 2025
10.1.2Deciding the Outcome of a Contact or Referral (Disability Services Teams)August 15, 2025
10.1.3Actions and Next Steps
Updated
February 10, 2026

10.2Establishing Needs

10.2.1Introduction, Legal Requirements and Tools (Disability Services Teams)August 15, 2024
10.2.2Preparing to Establish Needs (Disability Services Teams)February 10, 2026
10.2.3The Skilled Conversation (Disabilities Services Teams)February 10, 2026
10.2.4Agreeing Needs, Making a Formal Record and Next Steps (Disability Services Teams)August 15, 2024
10.2.5Establishing Likely Eligibility for a Disabled Facilities GrantAugust 15, 2024
10.2.6Understanding and Applying Eligibility Criteria (Disability Services Teams)February 10, 2026
10.2.7Communicating the Outcome and Next Steps (Disability Services Teams)February 10, 2026

10.3Meeting Needs

10.3.1Establishing Ordinary Residence (Disability Services Teams)February 14, 2025
10.3.2Requesting a Financial AssessmentAugust 15, 2024
10.3.3Applying for a Disabled Facilities GrantFebruary 14, 2024
10.3.4The Outcome of the Disabled Facilities Grant Application and Next StepsAugust 15, 2024
10.3.5Providing EquipmentAugust 15, 2024
10.3.6Equipment in a Care HomeAugust 15, 2024
10.3.7Providing Direct SupportAugust 15, 2024

10.4Monitoring and Review

10.4.1Monitoring and ReviewFebruary 10, 2026

11.Area Rapid Response Teams

11.1Contact and Referral

11.1.1Receiving a Contact or ReferralAugust 15, 2025
11.1.2Deciding the Outcome of a Contact or ReferralAugust 15, 2025
11.1.3Actions and Next Steps
Updated
February 10, 2026

11.2Establishing Needs

11.2.1Introduction, Legal Requirements and ToolsAugust 15, 2024
11.2.2Preparing to Establish NeedsFebruary 14, 2025
11.2.3The Skilled ConversationAugust 15, 2025
11.2.4Agreeing Needs and Making a Formal RecordFebruary 14, 2024
11.2.5Understanding and Applying Eligibility CriteriaAugust 15, 2025
11.2.6Communicating the Outcome and Next StepsAugust 15, 2025

11.3Meeting Needs

11.3.1Establishing Ordinary ResidenceAugust 15, 2025
11.3.2Requesting a Financial AssessmentAugust 15, 2024
11.3.3Setting an Indicative BudgetFebruary 14, 2025
11.3.4Care and Support PlanningAugust 15, 2025
11.3.5Signing Off a Care and Support Plan and Agreeing a Final Personal Budget
Updated
February 10, 2026
11.3.6Arranging Support and ServicesFebruary 14, 2025
11.3.7Monitoring Urgent or Interim Support and ServicesAugust 15, 2024

12.Hospital Teams

12.1Contact and Referral

12.1.1Receiving a Contact or ReferralAugust 15, 2025
12.1.2Deciding the Outcome of a Contact or Referral (Hospital Teams)August 15, 2025
12.1.3Actions and Next Steps
Updated
February 10, 2026

12.2Discharge to Assess

12.2.1Discharge to Assess (Home First)August 15, 2024
12.2.2Monitoring Urgent or Interim Support and ServicesAugust 15, 2024

12.3Establishing Needs

12.3.1Introduction, Legal Requirements and ToolsAugust 15, 2024
12.3.2Preparing to Establish NeedsFebruary 14, 2025
12.3.3The Skilled ConversationAugust 15, 2025
12.3.4Agreeing Needs and Making a Formal RecordFebruary 14, 2024
12.3.5Understanding and Applying Eligibility CriteriaAugust 15, 2025
12.3.6Communicating the Outcome and Next StepsAugust 15, 2025

12.4Meeting Needs

12.4.1Establishing Ordinary ResidenceAugust 15, 2025
12.4.2Requesting a Financial AssessmentAugust 15, 2024
12.4.3Setting an Indicative BudgetFebruary 14, 2025
12.4.4Care and Support PlanningAugust 15, 2025
12.4.5Signing Off a Care and Support Plan and Agreeing a Final Personal Budget
Updated
February 10, 2026
12.4.6Arranging Support and ServicesFebruary 14, 2025

12.5Reviewing Support and Services

12.5.1Legal Requirements of a Care and Support Plan Review and ToolsFebruary 14, 2025
12.5.2Preparing to Carry out a Care and Support Plan ReviewFebruary 14, 2025
12.5.3The Review Conversation
Updated
February 10, 2026
12.5.4Deciding the Outcome of a Care and Support Plan Review and Making a Formal RecordAugust 15, 2024
12.5.5Actions Following a Care and Support Plan ReviewAugust 15, 2025
12.5.6Reviewing a Direct Payment

13.Neighbourhood Teams

13.1Contact and Referral

13.1.1Receiving a Contact or ReferralAugust 15, 2025
13.1.2Deciding the Outcome of a Contact or ReferralAugust 15, 2025
13.1.3Actions and Next Steps
Updated
February 10, 2026

13.2Establishing Needs

13.2.1Introduction, Legal Requirements and ToolsAugust 15, 2024
13.2.2Preparing to Establish NeedsFebruary 14, 2025
13.2.3The Skilled ConversationAugust 15, 2025
13.2.4Agreeing Needs and Making a Formal RecordFebruary 14, 2024
13.2.5Understanding and Applying Eligibility CriteriaAugust 15, 2025
13.2.6Communicating the Outcome and Next StepsAugust 15, 2025

13.3Meeting Needs

13.3.1Establishing Ordinary ResidenceAugust 15, 2025
13.3.2Requesting a Financial AssessmentAugust 15, 2024
13.3.3Setting an Indicative BudgetFebruary 14, 2025
13.3.4Care and Support PlanningAugust 15, 2025
13.3.5Signing Off a Care and Support Plan and Agreeing a Final Personal Budget
Updated
February 10, 2026
13.3.6Arranging Support and ServicesFebruary 14, 2025

13.4Reviewing Support and Services

13.4.1Legal Requirements of a Care and Support Plan Review and ToolsFebruary 14, 2025
13.4.2Preparing to Carry out a Care and Support Plan ReviewFebruary 14, 2025
13.4.3The Review Conversation
Updated
February 10, 2026
13.4.4Deciding the Outcome of a Care and Support Plan Review and Making a Formal RecordAugust 15, 2024
13.4.5Actions Following a Care and Support Plan ReviewAugust 15, 2025
13.4.6Monitoring Urgent or Interim Support and ServicesAugust 15, 2024
13.4.7Reviewing a Direct Payment

14.Learning Disability Joint Care Management Teams

14.1About these Procedures

14.1.1About these ProceduresFebruary 14, 2024

14.2Contact and Referral

14.2.1Receiving a Contact or ReferralAugust 15, 2025
14.2.2Deciding the Outcome of a Contact or ReferralAugust 15, 2025
14.2.3Actions and Next Steps
Updated
February 10, 2026

14.3Establishing Needs

14.3.1Introduction, Legal Requirements and ToolsAugust 15, 2024
14.3.2Preparing to Establish NeedsFebruary 14, 2025
14.3.3The Skilled ConversationAugust 15, 2025
14.3.4Agreeing Needs and Making a Formal RecordFebruary 14, 2024
14.3.5Understanding and Applying Eligibility CriteriaAugust 15, 2025
14.3.6Communicating the Outcome and Next StepsAugust 15, 2025

14.4Meeting Needs

14.4.1Establishing Ordinary ResidenceAugust 15, 2025
14.4.2Requesting a Financial AssessmentAugust 15, 2024
14.4.3Setting an Indicative BudgetFebruary 14, 2025
14.4.4Care and Support PlanningAugust 15, 2025
14.4.5Signing Off a Care and Support Plan and Agreeing a Final Personal Budget
Updated
February 10, 2026
14.4.6Arranging Support and ServicesFebruary 14, 2025

14.5Reviewing Support and Services

14.5.1Legal Requirements of a Care and Support Plan Review and ToolsFebruary 14, 2025
14.5.2Preparing to Carry out a Care and Support Plan ReviewFebruary 14, 2025
14.5.3The Review Conversation
Updated
February 10, 2026
14.5.4Deciding the Outcome of a Care and Support Plan Review and Making a Formal RecordAugust 15, 2024
14.5.5Actions Following a Care and Support Plan ReviewAugust 15, 2025
14.5.6Monitoring Urgent or Interim Support and ServicesAugust 15, 2024
14.5.7Reviewing a Direct Payment

15.Adult Reviewing Team

15.1Contact and Review Requests

15.1.1Receiving a Contact or Review RequestApril 12, 2022
15.1.2Deciding the Outcome of a Contact or Review RequestAugust 15, 2025
15.1.3Actions and Next Steps
Updated
February 10, 2026

15.2Reviewing Support and Services

15.2.1Legal Requirements of a Care and Support Plan Review and ToolsFebruary 14, 2025
15.2.2Preparing to Carry out a Care and Support Plan ReviewFebruary 14, 2025
15.2.3The Review Conversation
Updated
February 10, 2026
15.2.4Deciding the Outcome of a Care and Support Plan Review and Making a Formal RecordAugust 15, 2024
15.2.5Actions Following a Care and Support Plan ReviewAugust 15, 2025
15.2.6Monitoring Urgent or Interim Support and ServicesAugust 15, 2024
15.2.7Reviewing a Direct Payment

15.3Establishing Needs

15.3.1Introduction, Legal Requirements and ToolsAugust 15, 2024
15.3.2Preparing to Establish NeedsFebruary 14, 2025
15.3.3The Skilled ConversationAugust 15, 2025
15.3.4Agreeing Needs and Making a Formal RecordFebruary 14, 2024
15.3.5Understanding and Applying Eligibility CriteriaAugust 15, 2025
15.3.6Communicating the Outcome and Next StepsAugust 15, 2025

15.4Meeting Needs

15.4.1Establishing Ordinary ResidenceAugust 15, 2025
15.4.2Requesting a Financial AssessmentAugust 15, 2024
15.4.3Setting an Indicative BudgetFebruary 14, 2025
15.4.4Care and Support PlanningAugust 15, 2025
15.4.5Signing Off a Care and Support Plan and Agreeing a Final Personal Budget
Updated
February 10, 2026
15.4.6Arranging Support and ServicesFebruary 14, 2025

16.Mental Health Teams

16.1Contact and Referral

16.1.1Receiving a Contact or ReferralAugust 15, 2025
16.1.2Deciding the Outcome of a Contact or ReferralAugust 15, 2025
16.1.3Actions and Next Steps
Updated
February 10, 2026

16.2Establishing Needs

16.2.1Introduction, Legal Requirements and ToolsAugust 15, 2024
16.2.2Preparing to Establish NeedsFebruary 14, 2025
16.2.3The Skilled ConversationAugust 15, 2025
16.2.4Agreeing Needs and Making a Formal RecordFebruary 14, 2024
16.2.5Understanding and Applying Eligibility CriteriaAugust 15, 2025
16.2.6Communicating the Outcome and Next StepsAugust 15, 2025

16.3Meeting Needs

16.3.1Establishing Ordinary ResidenceAugust 15, 2025
16.3.2Requesting a Financial AssessmentAugust 15, 2024
16.3.3Setting an Indicative BudgetFebruary 14, 2025
16.3.4Care and Support PlanningAugust 15, 2025
16.3.5Signing Off a Care and Support Plan and Agreeing a Final Personal Budget
Updated
February 10, 2026
16.3.6Arranging Support and ServicesFebruary 14, 2025

16.4Reviewing Support and Services

16.4.1Legal Requirements of a Care and Support Plan Review and ToolsFebruary 14, 2025
16.4.2Preparing to Carry out a Care and Support Plan ReviewFebruary 14, 2025
16.4.3The Review Conversation
Updated
February 10, 2026
16.4.4Deciding the Outcome of a Care and Support Plan Review and Making a Formal RecordAugust 15, 2024
16.4.5Actions Following a Care and Support Plan ReviewAugust 15, 2025
16.4.6Monitoring Urgent or Interim Support and ServicesAugust 15, 2024
16.4.7Reviewing a Direct Payment

16.5Functions under the Mental Health Act

16.5.1Understanding the Mental Health Act 1983February 14, 2025
16.5.2Social Circumstances ReportAugust 15, 2024
16.5.3Community Mental Health FrameworkFebruary 14, 2024

17.AMHP Procedure

17.0.1AMHP ProcedureFebruary 14, 2025

18.Section 117 & CHC Team

18.0.1Section 117 AftercareAugust 15, 2024
18.0.2NHS Continuing Healthcare ProcedureAugust 15, 2025

19.Transitions Team

19.1Children's Social Work Service Procedures

19.1.1Children’s Social Work Service Procedures Manual

19.2Deciding Whether to Start Transition

19.2.1Deciding Whether to Start TransitionAugust 15, 2023
19.2.2Deciding Whether to Start Carers TransitionNovember 3, 2021
19.2.3Recording the Decision and Next StepsNovember 3, 2021

19.3Child's Needs Assessment

19.3.1Introduction, Legal Requirements and Tools (Child's Needs Assessment)August 15, 2024
19.3.2Preparing to Establish Needs (Child's Needs Assessment)February 14, 2025
19.3.3The Skilled Conversation (Child's Needs Assessment)August 15, 2025
19.3.4Agreeing Needs, Making a Formal Record and Next Steps (Child's Needs Assessment)February 14, 2024

19.4Carer's Transition Assessments

19.4.1Introduction, Legal Requirements and Tools (Carer's Transition)August 15, 2024
19.4.2Preparing to Establish the Needs of Parent CarersAugust 15, 2024
19.4.3Preparing to Establish the Needs of Young CarersAugust 15, 2024
19.4.4The Skilled Conversation (Parent Carers)September 27, 2021
19.4.5The Skilled Conversation (Young Carers)August 15, 2025
19.4.6Agreeing Needs, Making a Formal Record and Next Steps (Carer's Transition)August 15, 2024

19.5Transition Planning and Review

19.5.1Setting an Indicative Budget (Transition to Adult Care and Support)November 9, 2021
19.5.2The Transition PlanFebruary 14, 2024
19.5.3Reviewing a Transition PlanAugust 15, 2024
19.5.4Reviewing an Education, Health and Care Plan (from 18 years)February 10, 2026

19.6Contacts from Adults

19.6.1Receiving a Contact or ReferralAugust 15, 2025
19.6.2Deciding the Outcome of a Contact or ReferralAugust 15, 2025
19.6.3Actions and Next Steps
Updated
February 10, 2026

19.7Establishing Needs (Adult Care and Support)

19.7.1Introduction, Legal Requirements and ToolsAugust 15, 2024
19.7.2Preparing to Establish NeedsFebruary 14, 2025
19.7.3The Skilled ConversationAugust 15, 2025
19.7.4Agreeing Needs and Making a Formal RecordFebruary 14, 2024
19.7.5Understanding and Applying Eligibility CriteriaAugust 15, 2025
19.7.6Communicating the Outcome and Next StepsAugust 15, 2025

19.8Meeting Needs (Adult Care and Support)

19.8.1Requesting a Financial AssessmentAugust 15, 2024
19.8.2Setting an Indicative BudgetFebruary 14, 2025
19.8.3Care and Support PlanningAugust 15, 2025
19.8.4Signing Off a Care and Support Plan and Agreeing a Final Personal Budget
Updated
February 10, 2026
19.8.5Arranging Support and ServicesFebruary 14, 2025

19.9Reviewing Support and Services (Adult Care and Support)

19.9.1Legal Requirements of a Care and Support Plan Review and ToolsFebruary 14, 2025
19.9.2Preparing to Carry out a Care and Support Plan ReviewFebruary 14, 2025
19.9.3The Review Conversation
Updated
February 10, 2026
19.9.4Deciding the Outcome of a Care and Support Plan ReviewAugust 15, 2025
19.9.5Actions Following a Care and Support Plan ReviewAugust 15, 2025
19.9.6Monitoring Urgent or Interim Support and ServicesAugust 15, 2024
19.9.7Review of Direct Payments

20.Carers Procedures

20.1Contact and Referral

20.1.1Receiving a Contact or ReferralAugust 15, 2025
20.1.2Deciding the Outcome of a Contact or Referral (Carers)August 15, 2025
20.1.3Actions and Next Steps (Carers)
Updated
February 10, 2026

20.2Establishing Needs

20.2.1Introduction, Legal Requirements and Tools (Carers)August 15, 2024
20.2.2Preparing to Establish Needs (Carers)August 15, 2024
20.2.3The Skilled Conversation (Carers)August 15, 2025
20.2.4Agreeing Needs and Making a Formal Record (Carers)April 12, 2022
20.2.5Understanding and Applying Eligibility Criteria (Carers)August 15, 2025
20.2.6Communicating the Outcome and Next Steps (Carers)August 15, 2025

20.3Meeting Needs

20.3.1Establishing Ordinary ResidenceAugust 15, 2025
20.3.2Requesting a Financial AssessmentAugust 15, 2024
20.3.3Setting an Indicative BudgetFebruary 14, 2025
20.3.4Support PlanningAugust 15, 2025
20.3.5Signing off a Support Plan and Agreeing a Final Personal Budget
Updated
February 10, 2026
20.3.6Arranging Support and ServicesFebruary 14, 2025

20.4Reviewing Support and Services

20.4.1Legal Requirements of a Support Plan Review and ToolsFebruary 14, 2025
20.4.2Preparing to Carry out a Support Plan ReviewAugust 15, 2024
20.4.3The Review Conversation (Carers)
Updated
February 10, 2026
20.4.4Deciding the Outcome of a Support Plan Review and Making a Formal RecordNovember 3, 2021
20.4.5Actions Following a Support Plan ReviewAugust 15, 2025
20.4.6Monitoring Urgent or Interim Support and ServicesAugust 15, 2024
20.4.7Reviewing a Direct Payment

21.Care Delivery Services

21.0.1Care Delivery ServicesFebruary 14, 2024

Last Updated: February 10, 2026

v257