Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 20
20
Acknowledged
Adult social care system undermining Integrated Care System development due to funding disputes
Conclusion
The current state of the adult social care system is undermining the relationship building that is fundamental to the development of Integrated Care Systems (ICSs). Too much relies on local leadership, where often it feels that progress is made despite funding mechanisms rather than because of them. By maintaining a system which fosters disputes about money, the ability of ICSs to make the difference they were set up to make will be limited at best, and impossible at worst. (Conclusion, Paragraph 106)
Government response summary AI-generated
The government states it agrees with the conclusion and highlights its commitment of £9 billion to the Better Care Fund for 2025-26, refocusing it on prevention and community care. However, it does not explicitly commit to addressing how the current social care system undermines ICS relationships or fosters funding disputes.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government · verbatim extract
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.
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