Outsourcing of social care provision

This report highlights the outsourcing trends and quality concerns in adult and children’s social care in England. The findings are crucial to understanding the care crisis impacting both sectors, as well as the challenges of maintaining quality care amid increased marketisation. The report underscores the need for data-driven approaches to social care reform in England. The growing reliance on private for-profit providers, particularly in residential settings like care homes and children’s homes, raises important questions about whether current policies deliver sufficient quality and access across the country.