Caring for our future: reforming care and support: impact assessments summary document

Summarises the four Impact Assessments that analyse the impact, costs and benefits of implementing the policies set out in the care and support White Paper 'Caring for our Future: reforming care and support' and the draft 'Care and Support Bill'. This includes assessment of the Reform of the social care law and the analysis of its impact on local authorities and care users. The Impact Assessments at Annexes B to D cover the specific policies set out in the White Paper. These cover: Independence, choice and control; Assessment, eligibility and portability for care users and carers; and Quality, care providers and the workforce. It also outlines why change is needed and how care and support will respond.