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Consultation on adult social care

3 September 2026

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More than a quarter of our population are over the age of 65 compared to the national average of 18.5% and that proportion will grow over the coming years but more of the social care budget is moving away from the elderly to working age adults who have long term health conditions. Both groups rely on a patchwork of services and their families. An increasing proportion of council tax will go to pay for social care. Councils and Central Government must work together to achieve radical change. The review is being undertaken by the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care, also known as the Casey Commission and led by Baroness Louise Casey. Members of the public submitting their views via an online platform, the campaign will seek the views of people who work in adult social care and those unable to take part online.