379.This section provides a power for a local authority to meet a child’s carer’s needs for support. A child’s carer’s needs will usually be met under section 17 of the Children Act 1989. However, this section allows for additional support to be provided, where appropriate, for instance, because a certain type of support is only available under adult care and support.
380.The section provides that regulations can be made in relation to the exercise of this power.
Commentary on Sections Transition for children to adult care and support, etc. Section 62 - Power to meet a child’s carer’s needs for support