Chair of Lincolnshire Care Association welcomes commission into social care
First step towards National Care Service have been announced
Last updated 3rd Jan 2025
Ministers have launched an independent commission, led by Baroness Casey, to transform social care.
The commission will consist of two phases with final recommendations for England to be announced in 2028.
The first phase will report to Sir Keir Starmer in mid-2026, looking at the issues facing social care and recommending medium-term reforms.
The second phase is expected two years later and will make recommendations for the longer term.
Melanie Weatherly the chair of Lincolnshire Care Association has welcomed the news:
"We've had lots of them before, but we are all trying to not be too cynical as this one does seem to have some practical teeth to it and Dame Louise Casey is know as someone who gets stuff done
"What we really welcome is that the commission is going to look at the opinions of a broad range of people, people who draw on care and support, people who commission care and support, people who provide care and support and as providers in Lincolnshire we are ready, willing and able to be part of this and have already said so."
Friday's announcement marks the first step towards a National Care Service, which was pledged by Labour in its general election manifesto.