The Dilnot Commission Report on social care: Briefing

Adult social care

The current social care system is widely regarded as inadequate, unfair and unsustainable. The Dilnot Commission was established to report on how to deliver a fair, affordable and sustainable funding system for social care in England.

In this briefing we reflect on the Dilnot Commission's report and consider the recommendations it suggests.

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