October 2013–March 2014
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
A programme for local areas to develop and test different approaches to enabling local integration across health and social care.
20 December 2013
NHSE's guidance for commissioners described its vision for integrated health and social care services and highlighted financial challenges.
22 January 2014
The Health Select Committee report welcomed the CQC's broad direction of travel but made recommendations for improvement.
2 April 2014
The Law Commission's report recommended all recognised health care professions be regulated under a single piece of legislation.
14 May 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.
30 June 2014
In March 2014, the government announced it would close the ILF and responsibility for users passed to local authorities from July.
23 October 2014
The strategy set out changes to the NHS to promote health and wellbeing, improve care quality, and meet financial and efficiency challenges.
26 November 2014
A report commissioned by NHS England made recommendations to improve care for people with learning disabilities and autism.
