Terms of reference for Baroness Casey's independent commission
into adult social care.
From: Department of Health and
Social Care
Published: 2 May 2025
Last updated: 1 October 2026 See all updates
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Independent commission into
adult social care: terms of reference
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The government has published the terms of reference for Baroness
Casey of Blackstock's independent commission into adult social
care. The commission will form part of the critical first steps
towards delivering a national care service.
The terms of reference set out that the commission will report
directly to the Prime Minister and will be split over 2 phases:
- phase 1, reporting in 2026, will focus on how we can make the
most of existing resources to improve people's lives over the
medium term
- phase 2, reporting by 2028, will then consider the long-term
transformation of adult social care, setting us on the road to
fundamental reform that will build a social care system fit for
the future
The commission should start a national conversation about what
adult social care should deliver for citizens and build consensus
with the public on how best to meet the current and future needs
of the population.
An easy read version
of the terms of reference is also available.
