Queen’s speech pledges planning reform but no details on social care
The Queen’s speech today revealed the government is still intent on overhauling the planning sector this parliament and said “proposals on social care reform will be brought forward” in 2021, while providing few details on these.
Local government representatives have expressed disappointment that more specific social care plans were not announced and warned that the proposals lack clarity in other areas.
Notes published alongside the speech say the expected health and care bill will “include provisions to improve the oversight of how social care is commissioned and delivered”, as well as “facilitating greater integration” through Integrated Care Systems.