Definition
‘When a person’s local council finds a place for them in a care home in another council area. This may be because they have requested it, for example in order to be nearer family or friends, or because there is no suitable place available in a care home in the person’s home area.
People should be involved in any decision to move to a new area, and it cannot happen without their agreement. If the person moves, their council should let the other council know that they are there, and they should agree which council is responsible for the person’s care.
The bigger picture
This term should be used with caution. To learn more about why, visit the related term Placement.