The next Government must ensure that it explores all options for fundamental reform of funding and delivery of social care services and implements reforms that address the underlying causes of the acute funding and delivery pressures that local authorities are currently facing. The Government should also explore how the structure of local authorities, including for example moving to unitary authorities, may alleviate financial pressures currently facing local authorities. (Paragraph 149) Fina...

The next Government must ensure that it explores all options for fundamental reform of funding and delivery of social care services and implements reforms that address the underlying causes of the acute funding and delivery pressures that local authorities are currently facing. The Government should also explore how the structure of local authorities, including for example moving to unitary authorities, may alleviate financial pressures currently facing local authorities. (Paragraph 149) Financial distress in local authorities 47 Type: recommendation | Number: 28 | Response status: accepted Government response: 56. The Government supports the case for extensive system wide reform and that is why we are fully committed to the ten-year vision for adult social care set out in the People at the Heart of Care white paper. We want to ensure that everyone can access high quality care that enables choice, control