The absence of a People Plan for social care serves only to widen the disparity in recognition and support for the social care components of health and social care. The Government should rectify this as a matter of urgency in their upcoming work to reform the social care sector; and it is essential that it is included in the social care reforms promised this year. The adult social care workforce has stepped up to the plate during the pandemic. They deserve the same care and attention that the...

The absence of a People Plan for social care serves only to widen the disparity in recognition and support for the social care components of health and social care. The Government should rectify this as a matter of urgency in their upcoming work to reform the social care sector; and it is essential that it is included in the social care reforms promised this year. The adult social care workforce has stepped up to the plate during the pandemic. They deserve the same care and attention that the People Plan pledges to NHS colleagues. Type: recommendation | Number: 24 | Paragraph: 163 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The social care workforce is critical to enabling the highest standards of care and support. We are listening to and engaging with frontline staff, sector leaders and our partners about how the Government can best support those who work in care. We are committed to the reform of the adult social car