While we support the new independent commission into adult social care led by Baroness Casey, we are concerned that the proposed timescale means that urgent reforms to social care services will not be implemented soon enough to overcome the severity of the crisis in adult social care. If no action is taken by the time the commission concludes in 2028, it may be too late to stabilise the system. (Conclusion, Paragraph 93)

While we support the new independent commission into adult social care led by Baroness Casey, we are concerned that the proposed timescale means that urgent reforms to social care services will not be implemented soon enough to overcome the severity of the crisis in adult social care. If no action is taken by the time the commission concludes in 2028, it may be too late to stabilise the system. (Conclusion, Paragraph 93) Type: conclusion | Number: 26 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: 77. The Government has always maintained transparency regarding which councils have been in receipt of EFS and the amount of support provided. As part of the EFS framework, councils are required to undergo an external assurance review of their financial position ahead of being issued with a formal c