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Adult social care is back in the national spotlight, with the Government announcing renewed plans to reform the system and improve support for people who need care, as well as for unpaid carers and care workers. Recent announcements include a commitment to accelerate work on social care reform, explore options for a National Care Service, and improve conditions for the care workforce. PM sets out new path to fix social care together: 29 July 2026 - GOV.UK For many people, soc

Many of us don't think about adult social care until we or someone we love needs it. Whether it's support for an older person becoming frail, a family member living with a disability, someone recovering from illness, or a carer supporting a loved one, social care touches countless lives across our communities. That's why Healthwatch West Berkshire want to encourage residents to take part in The Big Conversation on Care, a national engagement exercise launched by Baroness Lou

West Berkshire Council, our local authority, has launched a six-week consultation on the future of Adult Social Care, and residents, carers, families, and people with lived experience are being encouraged to take part. Adult Social Care supports many people across our communities, including older residents, disabled people, unpaid carers, and young people moving into adult services. The new strategy sets out six priorities that will help shape how support is delivered in the