The principal duty contained in the Care Act 2014. Every action taken or decision made by the local authority must consider the adult’s wellbeing. Wellbeing covers personal dignity; physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing; protection from abuse and neglect; control by the adult over day-to-day life; participation in work, education, training or recreation; social and economic wellbeing; domestic, family and personal; suitability of living accommodation; the adult’s contribution to society. There is no hierarchy, and all aspects of wellbeing should be considered of equal importance.
