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Information for the adult social care sector.
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 .
Guidance on how Ofsted regulates social care providers.
£20 million invested in innovative projects supporting people in adult social care and unpaid carers across the country.
Transcript of Minister Whately's speech at the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) spring seminar.
Apply for a needs assessment by social services through your local council - support, home care help, disability equipment, day centres, care homes
How to create personalised, high quality, sustainable care solutions using a range of care providers and support organisations.
Guidance on the Quality Matters initiative, which aims to improve the quality of adult social care.
How the government will support the adult social care sector in England throughout the coronavirus outbreak.
The NDG reflects on the relationship between the NHS and social care and the importance of using data. She also outlines the value of Caldicott Guardians to organisations handling social care data.
Evaluation and summary reports for the Children's social care innovation programme (CSCIP) grouped by theme.
A summary of what delivering better integrated care means and how Monitor is supporting the sector.
The government’s new plan for healthcare, adult social care, and our new funding plan.
The Adult Social Care Choice Framework sets out the choices people are able to make in relation to their care and support.
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