PART 4MEETING NEEDS
Meeting support needs of a carer
45Power to meet support needs of a carer
1
A local authority may meet a carer’s needs for support if the person cared for by the carer is—
a
within the local authority’s area, or
b
ordinarily resident in the authority’s area, but outside its area.
2
A local authority has the power to meet needs under this section whether or not it has completed a needs assessment in accordance with Part 3 or a financial assessment in accordance with Part 5.