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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

Press release
The King's Fund statement on Wanless Review into social care funding for older people
14 Jan 2005
Press release
Only the wealthy would gain from new Tory policy for older people, warns The King's Fund
21 Dec 2004
Publication
Policy Framework for Integrated Care for Older People
1 Aug 2004
Penny Banks
Press release
The King's Fund announces inquiry into care services for older people in London
12 Feb 2004
Press release
Government reforms fail to secure long-term future of care services, warns The King's Fund
13 Nov 2002
Press release
The King's Fund publishes guide to developing intermediate care
16 Oct 2002
Press release
Extra funds for NHS are just the first step to a better health service, says The King's Fund
17 Apr 2002

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