The Government is launching an adult social care commission to “build cross-party consensus” for its proposed new national care service.
The independent commission will be chaired by Baroness Louise Casey, and is set to report on the critical issues facing the sector and make recommendations for medium-term reform and improvement in 2026.
The Government has also announced an £86 million boost to the Disabled Facilities Grant, to help thousands more disabled people to stay in their homes, and better support for care workers, including an expanded national career structure.
LGA Chair Cllr Louise Gittins said: “The announcement of an independent review of adult social care marks a potentially important step in addressing the significant challenges facing the sector.
“For this process to succeed, the review must deliver bold and actionable recommendations, backed by a firm commitment to provide the substantial funding needed to turn those recommendations into reality.
“The full potential value of this work will only be realised if local government, people drawing on care and support, and other parts of the sector are fully involved and engaged.
“This review provides a vital opportunity to create a system that works for everyone, and we are ready to collaborate with the Government and partners to achieve this goal.”