An older man lives alone with some support from his daughter who works full-time.

He needs occasional personal care to remain living independently with dignity, and it is likely that these needs will increase. He has lost contact with most of his family and friends following his wife’s death and rarely goes out without support from his daughter who is restricted to taking him out at weekends because of her work commitments.

1. Under The Care Act 2014, does he have the rights to a care assessment? Even if he could afford to fund his own care?
2. How could community groups, voluntary organisations, and buddying services support him to reduce the social isolation that he may be feeling and lessen the responsibilities on his daughter?

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