27 March 2012
The Act became law after an unprecedented 'pause' during scrutiny by the House of Commons and a difficult passage through the House of Lords.
11 July 2012
The government set out plans for adult social care reform and published responses to the Dilnot and Law commissions.
29 November 2012–7 March 2013
The joint committee on the Draft Care and Support Bill published its report on the draft bill in March 2013.
30 Novemebr 2012
Norman Lamb announced the national roll-out of PHBs, following an independent evaluation which concluded they were often cost effective.
9 January 2013
The Health Select Committee published reports of accountability hearings highlighting the risks of potential overlap between the two regulators.
6 February 2013
The report made recommendations on care standards and issues, including the need for openness, public access to accurate information and cultural change.
11 February 2013
The Secretary of State announced proposals which included the introduction of a lifetime cap on care costs.
1 April 2013
The 2012 Act came substantively into force and brought about a range of changes impacting the NHS, public health and adult social care.
18 April 2013
The regulator published its 3-year strategy, setting out some significant changes to the way it worked.
