The timescale for the commission into adult social care should be brought forward, and it must present actionable reforms to the sector as part of its interim findings in 2026. The Government must not wait for the commission to publish its final report, and treat its interim findings with due urgency. The Government must ensure that adult social care is fully funded by the end of this Parliament. (Recommendation, Paragraph 93)

The timescale for the commission into adult social care should be brought forward, and it must present actionable reforms to the sector as part of its interim findings in 2026. The Government must not wait for the commission to publish its final report, and treat its interim findings with due urgency. The Government must ensure that adult social care is fully funded by the end of this Parliament. (Recommendation, Paragraph 93) Type: recommendation | Number: 27 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: 78. Local authorities are independent employers responsible for the management of their own workforces and their own improvement – the government expects this will include ensuring their councillors and statutory officers have the right level of financial training so they can perform their functions