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£20 million invested in innovative projects supporting people in adult social care and unpaid carers across the country.
Information on what the changes to the Care and Support Act mean for carers and people who are cared for.
Background information and advice on coronavirus (COVID-19) for health and care professionals.
NHS-funded nursing care rates provided to care homes for the nursing needs of their residents are rising in April.
Supporting health and care professionals to improve services by better understanding the health outcomes that some people in the Roma community face.
Leaving foster or local council care - support from your council, review meetings and financial help
We’re responsible for handling appeals against decisions by the Secretary of State for Education, the Secretary of State for Health, Care Quality Commission, Ofsted or the Care Council of Wales which exclude, remove or suspend you from a register to...
We support ministers in leading the nation’s health and social care to help people live more independent, healthier lives for longer. DHSC is a ministerial department, supported by 23 agencies and public bodies .
Apply for Carer's Allowance - money to help you look after someone who needs to be cared for. Apply online or use form DS700.
The government’s new plan for healthcare, adult social care, and our new funding plan.
Guidance on the Quality Matters initiative, which aims to improve the quality of adult social care.
Next phase of domestic recruitment campaign ‘Made with Care’ launches today to encourage people with the right qualities to begin a career in adult social care.
This report adds to the growing evidence that unpaid caring should be considered a social determinant of health.
Carer's Credit helps carers fill gaps in your National Insurance record to help you qualify for the State Pensions and other benefits - what you'll get, eligibility and how to claim
Includes Carer's Allowance, disabled children and disability day care centres
An overview of Ofsted's registration process for adoption agencies, fostering agencies, children’s homes, residential family centres and residential holiday schemes for disabled children.
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