Social care
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Social care funding
We need to make the funding system for care and support for all adults in England – both in the home and other settings – affordable and sustainable.
The Commission on Funding of Care and Support, the independent body responsible for reviewing the system in England, reported on its findings in July 2011.
Eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding guidance
The Department has published guidance on the time limits starting from 1 April 2012 for individuals or their families and representatives to request a review of an eligibility decision for … Read more → – Eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding guidance
Published: 15 March, 2012
Update on grant allocations for adult personal social services
A letter issued in February 2012 provided information on the final adults’ personal social services (PSS) specific revenue and capital grant funding for local authorities for the period 2012-13. LASSL(DH)(2012)1 … Read more → – Update on grant allocations for adult personal social services
Published: 13 March, 2012
Grant allocations for adults’ personal social services
This letter sets out the final adults’ personal social services (PSS) specific revenue and capital grant funding for local authorities for the period 2012/13. Read the letter: LASSL(DH)(2012)1 These allocations … Read more → – Grant allocations for adults’ personal social services
Published: 23 February, 2012
Caring for our future engagement
The Caring for our future engagement ran from 15 September until 2 December. It saw numerous discussions taking place across the country, and the Department of Health is currently working through all … Read more → – Caring for our future engagement
Published: 23 December, 2011
Paul Burstow – next steps for social care reform
In a video message, Paul Burstow, Minister of State for Care Services, talks about the Caring for our future engagement process. He explains the discussions that took place from 15 September … Read more → – Paul Burstow – next steps for social care reform
Published: 16 December, 2011
Developing a transformed care and support system
David Behan – Director General of Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships gives a video blog update on the progress made during the engagement the DH has been running in … Read more → – Developing a transformed care and support system
Published: 13 December, 2011
Adults’ Personal Social Services: specific revenue grants and capital grant allocations for 2012-13
For 2012-13 the Deparment has ageed for over £1.4 billion to be made available for revenue funding through the Learning Disability and Health Reform Grant. Of this total, around £1,352m … Read more → – Adults’ Personal Social Services: specific revenue grants and capital grant allocations for 2012-13
Published: 13 December, 2011
