Source · Select Committees · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Recommendation 26
26
Deferred
Proposed timescale for adult social care commission risks insufficient and delayed reform
Conclusion
While we support the new independent commission into adult social care led by Baroness Casey, we are concerned that the proposed timescale means that urgent reforms to social care services will not be implemented soon enough to overcome the severity of the crisis in adult social care. If no action is taken by the time the commission concludes in 2028, it may be too late to stabilise the system. (Conclusion, Paragraph 93)
Government Response Summary
The Government did not address concerns about the timescale for social care reform, instead discussing the transparency and external assurance reviews for councils receiving Exceptional Financial Support (EFS).
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
77. The Government has always maintained transparency regarding which councils have been in receipt of EFS and the amount of support provided. As part of the EFS framework, councils are required to undergo an external assurance review of their financial position ahead of being issued with a formal capitalisation direction. These reviews cover the reason for a council’s request for support, provide an assessment of the support request and are all published on GOV.UK.