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HSC 2002/001: Guidance on the single assessment process for older people

  • Document type:
    Health service circular
  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Published date:
    28 January 2002
  • Primary audience:
    Professionals
  • Gateway reference:
    2002
  • Series number:
    HSC 2002/001, equivalent to LA
  • Pages:
    5
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown copyright

This circular provides guidance to local NHS bodies and councils with social services responsibilities on the implementation of the single assessment process for older people, as part of overall implementation of the National Service Framework for Older People.

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