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Following the publication of the White Paper on care and support, we bring together our latest commentary and resources on social care funding and reform.

Overview

Our views on social care

The future of social care

We set out our thoughts on the future of social care funding and how the integration of health and social care could be achieved.

Our response to the Dilnot Commission report

We review the key points in the Dilnot Commission's report on social care funding.

Conference highlights

Improving health outcomes Why clusters of lifestyle behaviours matter

Venue:
The King's Fund, London, UK

Person-centred integrated care Making it a reality for patients and families

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Reading Room & briefings

Want to know more about social care?

For more resources on social care, including reading lists, database searches and useful web pages, visit our Reading Room.

Related briefings

Read our briefings and consultations on social care.

Relevant publications

Transforming the delivery of health and social care The case for fundamental change

6 Sep 2012
Chris Ham, Anna Dixon, Beatrice Brooke

Routes for social and health care A simulation exercise

20 Jun 2011
Richard Humphries
Sarah Harvey, Laurie McMahon
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Relevant press releases

The King's Fund responds to the Secretary of State for Health’s speech at the Conservative Party Conference

9 Oct 2012

The King's Fund responds to the Shadow Secretary of State for Health’s speech at the Labour Party Conference

3 Oct 2012
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Blogs on social care

When it comes to care, is there any place like home?

10 Jan 2013
Jeremy Porteus

What are the prospects for health and social care in 2013?

3 Jan 2013
Richard Humphries
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Past projects on social care

Social care: reform of funding and delivery

Seeks to maintain the momentum for change to the funding and delivery of the social care system.

Wanless Social Care Review

Looks at the challenges facing social care up until 2025, and the resources that will be needed to meet them.
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Relevant audio/video

Video

Liz Kendall: Time to Think Differently

Liz Kendall
Video

Stephen Dorrell: Time to Think Differently

Stephen Dorrell
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Useful links

Read the Dilnot Commission's report to government: Fairer Funding for All

Find out why the Dilnot Commission was established

See related events on social care

Catch up with our analysis of the NHS reforms

Our work on this topic

Publication
Briefing: Funding adult social care in England
1 Mar 2009
Teresa Poole
Publication
Shifting the Balance of Health Care to Local Settings
19 Jun 2008
Sarah Harvey, Laurie McMahon
Press release
The King's Fund response to Commission for Social Care Inspection report on dementia care
3 Jun 2008
Press release
Fundamental reform of the care and support system needed, says The King's Fund
12 May 2008
Multimedia: Video
Breakfast discussion with the Prime Minister on the future of care and support
12 May 2008
Gordon Brown
Press release
The King's Fund statement in response to Nick Clegg speech on future of social care
30 Apr 2008
Press release
CSCI report shows glaring inconsistencies in care and support for vulnerable adults that must be addressed
29 Jan 2008
Press release
The King's Fund statement in response to Liberal Democrats' vision for the NHS and social care
22 Jan 2008
Publication
The Future of Care Funding
4 Jan 2008
Caring Choices coalition
Press release
The King's Fund welcomes major reform of adult social care system but urges a degree of caution over personalised budgets
10 Dec 2007

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