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The main areas in the social care section of the DH website.
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About the Directorate
The structure and role of the directorate, and how it works with social services, service providers, the NHS and arms length bodies to define and implement social care policy.
Social care reform
The Department is working on a number of initiatives to reform the social care system to put choice, independence and dignity right at the heart of service delivery.
Commissioning
Councils with social services responsibilities commission services to meet the needs of their local community and to secure best value.
Delivering adult social care
Policy and guidance on services for adult service users such as older or disabled people or people with a learning disability.
Charging and assessment
Information on charges for residential or non residential social care, and information about the Single Assessment Process.
Funding
The funding landscape and the relationship between DH, local authorities and arms lengths bodies, and information on Section 64 grants.
Regulations and standards
Regulation processes, information on social care complaints, and details of the National Minimal Standards.
Social care workforce
Over one million people work within local councils, and the private and voluntary sectors to deliver social care services.
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