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The government is making changes to the rules about making your own decisions. We are updating the Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice and considering a new system of safeguards – the Liberty Protection Safeguards.
This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Code of Practice and implementation of the Liberty Protection Safeguards.
We are making some new rules about how people pay for their care and support. Please tell us what you think about the rules and how we explain them.
This white paper sets out a 10-year vision for adult social care and provides information on funded proposals that we will implement over the next 3 years.
A response by the government to the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee’s report ‘Social care funding: time to end a national scandal'.
A response by the government to the Health and Social Care Committee’s report on workforce burnout and resilience in the NHS and social care.
This white paper sets out measures to make integrated health and social care a universal reality for everyone across England regardless of their condition and of where they live.
This statement sets out the purpose and grant conditions for the Market Sustainability and Fair Cost of Care Fund for 2022 to 2023.
This tax information and impact note is about a temporary increase to National Insurance contribution rates for the 2022 to 2023 tax year.
Sets out the wide range of preparations made to ensure that health and social care services remain resilient, joined up and available to patients over the coming months. It also announces the allocation of the £700 million T…
A consultation to gather views on the extension of the expiry date of the regulated activities regulations 2014.
The government's ambitions for the sector and the challenges facing adult social care this winter.
The policy framework sets out the national conditions, metrics and funding arrangements for the Better Care Fund in 2021 to 2022.
The government’s national strategy for improving the lives of autistic people and their families and carers in England, and implementation plan for 2021 to 2022.
The Department of Health and Social Care's response to the report and recommendations from Baroness Hollins and the Oversight Panel’s review of the Independent Care (Education) and Treatment Reviews.
The Department of Health and Social Care responds to the Care Quality Commission's report on the use of restraint, seclusion and segregation in care services.
White paper setting out legislative proposals for a Health and Care Bill.
The government's response to the Health and Social Care Committee's report ‘Social care: funding and workforce’.
How the government will support the adult social care sector in England throughout the coronavirus outbreak.
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