Living at Home
Some young people choose to continue to live at home with their family rather than exploring independent living options. These arrangements may work well while parents are fit and in robust health, but may need to change over time. The Carers and Disabled Children Act 2000 states that a Local Authority must carry out an assessment of a carer’s ability to provide, and continue to provide, care. The role of
the carer is discussed in more detail later in this section.