This publication is an independent review on the future of adult social care which aims to offer an authoritative and evidence-based assessment of the development of adult social care between now and 2020. Where possible, the authors have sought to draw on existing evidence and also consider likely future scenarios. The intention of this review was twofold: to evaluate the current situation and to identify prospects and opportunities for change. Alongside the review, supplementary evidence reviews are available as well:

• What can England Learn from the Experiences of Other Countries?
• The Future Adult Social Care Workforce
• Personalisation, Sustainability and Adult Social Care