Councils make claim to deliver social care

摘要

Tens of thousands of people could live more independent lives if councils keep hold of social care under Government plans to overhaul health services, a new report has insisted. The report, commissioned by the County Councils' Network (CCN) from experts Newton, argued social care should remain delivered by local authorities rather than giving increased control to the NHS or central Government. It emerged just days after leaks suggested a draft White Paper on health service reforms would drive GPs, hospitals and social care to work together more closely locally. However, the proposed shake up of the NHS is not expected to feature any detail on social care reform. The Newton report argued that only councils, working with their partners including the NHS and providers, can deliver services that support people to live as independently as possible.