This guidance provides information and advice to local authorities (and certain other bodies) on the identification of the ordinary residence of people in need of community care services. 

The guidance anticipates the coming into force of section 148 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 which is expected to come into force on 19 April 2010. The guidance is effective from this date. Therefore, on 19 April 2010, this guidance will replace the existing ordinary residence guidance contained in LAC(93)7. From this date, LAC(93)7 will be revoked.

The guidance should be read in conjunction with the following Directions:

The Ordinary Residence Disputes (National Assistance Act 1948) Directions 2010
The Ordinary Residence Disputes (Community Care (Delayed Discharges etc.) Act 2003 Directions 2010
The Ordinary Residence Disputes (Mental Capacity Act 2005) Directions 2010

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• Ordinary Residence Disputes (National Assistance Act 1948) Directions 2010
• Ordinary Residence Disputes (Community Care (Delayed Discharges etc. Act 2003) Directions 2010
• Ordinary Residence Disputes (Mental Capacity Act 2005) Directions 2010

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