Long term reform of social care is overdue and should be pursued as a matter of urgency. The Government’s recent announcement on the future of social care is welcome, but the long-term future of the sector remains unresolved. We endorse the Health and Social Care Committee’s call for a 10 Year Plan for Social Care to accompany the 10 Year Plan for the NHS. It must ensure that there is parity between the health and care sectors so that social care is given proper priority in a future crisis.

Long term reform of social care is overdue and should be pursued as a matter of urgency. The Government’s recent announcement on the future of social care is welcome, but the long-term future of the sector remains unresolved. We endorse the Health and Social Care Committee’s call for a 10 Year Plan for Social Care to accompany the 10 Year Plan for the NHS. It must ensure that there is parity between the health and care sectors so that social care is given proper priority in a future crisis. Type: conclusion | Number: 49 | Paragraph: 294 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The government accepts this recommendation. Recommendation 294 is about the need for long-term reform of social care to be pursued as a matter of urgency. The report endorses the Health and Social Care Committee’s call for a 10-Year Plan for Social Care to accompany the 10-Year Plan for the NHS. It