When we pointed out that it was not always the case that social care got the right weighting in ICS structures because they are health-led, the Department acknowledged that the system was not working everywhere.10 The National Care Forum called for the appointment of adult social care leads on all Integrated Care Boards (statutory bodies that are responsible for planning and funding most NHS services in an area) to correct the tendency for everything to be viewed solely through a healthcare l...

When we pointed out that it was not always the case that social care got the right weighting in ICS structures because they are health-led, the Department acknowledged that the system was not working everywhere.10 The National Care Forum called for the appointment of adult social care leads on all Integrated Care Boards (statutory bodies that are responsible for planning and funding most NHS services in an area) to correct the tendency for everything to be viewed solely through a healthcare lens, noting that the voice of adult social care providers and people accessing care and support was often overlooked.11 Likewise, the County Councils Net Type: conclusion | Number: 7 | Response status: partially_accepted Government response: 1.1 The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Target implementation date: Summer 2024 1.2 In Integrated Care Systems (ICSs), the National Health Service (NHS), local government, social care providers and other organisations work together to p