For peoplerequiring care in a care home, local authorities would either provide theservice through one of their own care homes or by contracting with anindependent sector home.The Executive has supportedthe discharge of these duties, and the provision of quality care by:providing guidance and fundingsupport to local authorities;establishing single sharedassessment and care management – a more holistic, efficient and effective approach toassessing individual needs, and the provision of a care package to meet...