UK governments ignored social care sector, review head warns

Baroness Louise Casey stated that care services for older people and adults with disabilities developed in an uncontrolled manner, contrasting with the deliberate creation of the NHS. She highlighted that people funding their own care pay significantly more than state-supported rates, and noted that England lacks a clear system of stewardship compared to other countries. The review follows a recent Covid inquiry report that found the care sector was treated as an afterthought during the early stages of the pandemic. Baroness Casey's final recommendations regarding social care services are scheduled to be published next summer.