Over the course of our lives, most of us will rely on a mix of formal and informal care and support, in ways
that are shaped by personal needs, preferences and circumstances. We expect formal care to be safe, high
quality and accessible. Care services offer more choice, quality and innovative delivery than they did a few
decades ago. 

But as the population and its needs change, the care and support economy is coming under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality services at a sustainable cost. Without decisive action, future generations will face deeper health inequities and a care system increasingly unable to meet their needs. Now is the time for governments to shape the future of the care economy. 

This report proposes reforms to strengthen connections across sectors and reduce siloed decision-making, improving care quality, making services more efficient and boosting productivity. This final inquiry report presents recommendations on three 3 policy reform areas.

1. Reform of quality and safety regulation to support a more cohesive care economy.
2. Embed collaborative commissioning to increase the integration of care services.
3. A national framework to support government investment in prevention and early intervention.