Considerations to which the local authority must have regard4
In carrying out an assessment, a local authority must—
a
assess and have regard to the person’s circumstances,
b
have regard to the personal outcomes,
c
assess and have regard to any barriers to achieving those outcomes,
d
assess and have regard to any risks to the person or to other persons if those outcomes are not achieved, and
e
assess and have regard to the person’s strengths and capabilities.