Social care had a less prominent voice in Government during the early stages of the pandemic than did the NHS.

Social care had a less prominent voice in Government during the early stages of the pandemic than did the NHS. Type: conclusion | Number: 44 | Paragraph: 289 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The government recognises and has responded to the impact of the pandemic on the social care sector. The Prime Minister’s announcement of the ‘Build Back Better’ plan for health and social care in September 20213 set out a clear programme of reform as well as proposals for a sustainable funding mode