Event

We need to talk about social care: issues and opportunities for reform

This event hosted by UK think tank The King’s Fund will examine why attempts to reform adult social care have failed and actions government must take to address these issues.

This free in-person event comes at a pivotal time for the adult social care sector, coinciding with the beginning of the Casey Commission’s work on long-term adult social care reform, the upcoming publication of the 10-Year Health Plan, and nearly a year into the government’s parliamentary term.

The event will be held by The King’s Fund on Wednesday 14th May, 8:30am – 10:00am.

The event will discuss:

• Why previous reform efforts have fallen short
• The impacts on individuals and their families
• Early actions the government could take to signal progress whilst the Casey Commission grapples with longer-term reform
• Necessary policy solutions to address these issues effectively and for the long-term.

Speakers

Sarah Woolnough – Chief Executive, The King’s Fund (Chair)

Simon Bottery – Senior Fellow, Social Care, The King’s Fund

Dr Anna Severwright OBE – Co-convenor, Social Care Future

Rt Hon Damian Green – Chair, Social Care Foundation and former deputy Prime Minister and MP for Ashford (Conservative)

The final list of panellists will be confirmed shortly. Please note this event is by invitation only. Please register online to confirm your attendance.

This will be an in-person event at our central London offices and hope you will be able to join us there for the discussion. There will be breakfast and networking from 8:00am ahead of a prompt start at 8:30am.