How to collect SACE data: 2025 to 2026
Guidance and materials for local authorities on how to collect data for the survey of adult carers in England (SACE) for the 2025 to 2026 survey year.
Applies to England
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The survey of adult carers in England (SACE) collects feedback from unpaid carers aged 18 and over who support an adult receiving social care. It aims to understand how well local services help carers in their caring role and daily lives, as well as their views on the services provided to the person they care for.
All councils with adult social services responsibilities (CASSRs) must run the survey every 2 years if they have at least 150 eligible carers. The findings help inform policy, improve services and monitor support for carers.
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is now responsible for SACE. Some survey materials, including translated versions, may still refer to NHS England. This does not affect any of the survey or submission process.
If you have any queries about the survey or any of the materials, email asc.statistics@dhsc.gov.uk.
Updates to this page
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Changed the main page title to 'How to collect SACE data: 2025 to 2026' and edited the summary to reflect this change.
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Updated to upload a new 'Translation materials SACE 2025 to 2026' folder to replace 2 documents: the Bengali reminder letter and the Urdu cover letter.
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Updated to upload new versions of the covering and reminder letters (all formats) to correct the Information Commissioner’s Office website link.
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First published.