The Department of Health and Social Care is reforming adult social care policy, addressing issues including care home relocation decisions, ombudsman complaints, workforce capacity, and the transition of care responsibilities to local authorities. Current work focuses on improving redress mechanisms, data collection on care-experienced patients, and assessing the adequacy of the skilled social care workforce.
In response to: Build Back Better: Our Plan for Health and Social Care
Our report looks at how DHSC is responding to the challenges facing adult social care in England, and its progress delivering reforms. Report type: value_for_money | Departments: ['Department of Health and Social Care'] | Topics: ['Health and social care', 'Local …
In response to: Health and Care Bill factsheets
This overview updates our report ‘Adult social care in England: an overview (2014)’, highlighting key trends, developments and system pressures. Report type: value_for_money | Departments: ['Department of Health and Social Care'] | Topics: ['Health and social care', 'Local service delivery', …
The Department of Health & Social Care’s role in overseeing the adult social care workforce. Report type: value_for_money | Departments: ['Department of Health and Social Care'] | Topics: ['Health and social care']
The provision of adequate adult social care poses a significant public service challenge. Demand for care is rising while public spending is falling. Report type: value_for_money | Departments: ['Department of Health and Social Care'] | Topics: ['Health and social care', …
The provision of adequate adult social care poses a significant public service challenge. Demand for care is rising while public spending is falling. Report type: value_for_money | Departments: ['Department of Health and Social Care'] | Topics: ['Health and social care', …