ADASS Responds to Lord Darzi’s Report

In response to Lord Darzi’s report, Melanie Williams, President of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services said:

“We support Lord Darzi’s recommendation to shift focus and funding from hospitals, towards community and mental health services. 

“But social care must be at the heart of any plans to create a ‘neighbourhood NHS’, otherwise we’re at risk of failing to deliver this once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform health and social care.

“A strong, well-funded social care system is key to keeping people independent at home, healthy and out of hospital. Which is why any plan to fix the NHS requires the development of an adult social care plan in parallel and we look forward to working with the Government to develop that.”

Melanie Williams, President of ADASS, is available for interview.