Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 58
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Acknowledged
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Continuity of care is vital; swift Government action needed to improve social care retention.
Conclusion
The value of continuity of care in social care settings, particularly for people who rely on non-verbal communication, is undeniable. It is essential that the Government acts swiftly to implement the findings of this report to improve retention in the sector.
Government Response Summary
The government agrees on the vital importance of continuity of care and is committed to working with local authorities and independent providers to address recruitment and retention challenges, with its strategy outlined in the People at the Heart of Care White Paper.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
We agree with the Committee that continuity of care is vitally important to good quality of care. We are committed to working with local authorities and independent providers to address the recruitment and retention challenges in the adult social care sector. We are incredibly proud of the care workforce and we want all those working in adult social care to feel valued for their work. Our People at the Heart of Care White Paper outlines our strategy for the social care workforce and represents a huge step towards reforming the adult social care workforce.