Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 23
23
Acknowledged
Social care reform integral to creating a fit-for-future NHS, cannot be separate process
Conclusion
The Government will not succeed in creating an NHS fit for the future unless it effectively reforms the social care system. Social care reform is an integral part of NHS reform and cannot be a separate process. (Conclusion, Paragraph 117)
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the conclusion by stating the independent commission has autonomy and its first phase will focus on supporting the health mission within ongoing reforms. However, it does not explicitly commit to ensuring social care reform is fully integrated with NHS reform and not a separate process.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The commission has autonomy to recommend what steps the government should take to support the adult social care sector. However, the terms of reference clearly outline that the focus of the first phase of the commission will be to support delivery of the government’s health mission, in the context of ongoing reforms, including the 10 Year Health Plan.