Briefings

Public Health and Social Care Round-up: April and May 2011

This briefing summarises new policy, research and publications issued in April and May that relate to social care and health.

Adult Social Care – funding and eligibility criteria

This policy briefing summarises a survey by the Dilnot Commission on public views about funding; it also discusses the recent legal challenge to raising eligibility criteria.

House of Lords inquiry into behaviour change

The House of Lords is holding an inquiry into behaviour change as a means of implementing government policy. One aim is to consider whether local authorities have sufficient expertise to ensure interventions are evidence-based and effective

Law Commission Report on Adult Social Care

This policy briefing summarises the main recommendations from the Law Commission’s review into adult social care legislation and describes implications for local authorities.

NHS Reforms – Public Accounts Committee Report and Update on Developments

This policy briefing summarises a critical report from the Public Accounts Committee and comments on the latest developments in GP commissioning.

Commission on funding of care and support – the Dilnot Commission – summary of responses

The Commission on funding of care has published a summary of responses. They give a clear indication of opinion on key issues, such as free care versus a partnership model. This briefing comments on the main areas of contention and consensus.

Independent Ageing: new LGiU research report

The new research report 'Independent Ageing' analyses the relationship between councils and people who fund their own social care and recommends action for councils to improve advice and information to them.

Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives: the strategy for autism – evaluating progress

In time for last week’s World Autism Day, the Government published new tools to monitor progress on the implementation of the Adult Autism Strategy for England and the statutory guidance on autism services. This briefing provides an overview.

NHS Modernisation – update on concerns and latest developments in pathfinder commissioning consortia

This policy briefing provides the latest information on opposition to elements of the Health and Social Care Bill, and on the implementation of pathfinder GP consortia.

The Quality Framework for Adult Social Care

Following a consultation, the government has produced a quality framework for adult social care, including the outcomes framework for 2011/12.