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9 May–29 October 2013

Care Bill's passage through the House of Lords

Earl Howe introduced the bill which brought to life many of the improvements set out in the 'Caring for our future' white paper.

13 May 2013

'Integrated care and support: our shared commitment' framework document

A shared vision of integrated care and support from bodies including the Department of Health, NHS England, ADASS, CQC, LGA, NICE and National Voices.

June 2013–July 2014

Better Care Fund announcement and early planning

The government planned to transfer health services funding into a pooled budget for health and social care; there were early issues with implementation.

October 2013–March 2014

The Care Bill's passage through the House of Commons

The Care Bill came under criticism from the Opposition, including for its proposals on a care costs cap and the role of the CQC.

1 November 2013

Integrated Care Pioneers

A programme for local areas to develop and test different approaches to enabling local integration across health and social care.

20 December 2013

'Everyone counts: planning for patients 2014/15 to 2018/19' guidance

NHSE's guidance for commissioners described its vision for integrated health and social care services and highlighted financial challenges.

22 January 2014

Report on 2013 accountability hearing with Care Quality Commission

The Health Select Committee report welcomed the CQC's broad direction of travel but made recommendations for improvement.

2 April 2014

Regulation of health and social care professionals report

The Law Commission's report recommended all recognised health care professions be regulated under a single piece of legislation.

14 May 2014

Care Act 2014

The Act brought together previous care and support legislative provisions and built on the recommendations from the Law Commission, Dilnot Commission and Francis inquiry.

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