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Independent Commission on Adult Social Care begins by hearing from people with lived experience

Independent Commission on Adult Social Care begins by hearing from people with lived experience

2 May 2025

Earlier this week, Baroness Casey of Blackstock marked the formal start of the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care by speaking to people with first-hand experience of the social care system.  

On Tuesday 29 April in London, Baroness Casey met with carers, disabled people, advocates and campaigners and heard about their experience of the current care system. Today, Friday 2 May, the Government have published the Commission’s Terms of Reference.  

Baroness Casey of Blackstock said:  

“It was important that the first act of this Commission should be about hearing from those with real, lived experience of the current social care system. 

“I want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to contribute to this important work, shaping a social care system that supports people to lead fulfilling, dignified and enriched lives”.     

Since the Prime Minister asked Baroness Casey to chair the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care, the Commission has been putting in place formal structures including appointing a core team and reviewing the existing evidence base.  

Over the coming months, the Independent Commission will start a national conversation with the public about their experience and expectations of the adult social care system. Details of how the public can engage with this work will be set out by the Commission in due course.  

ENDS 

NOTES TO EDITORS  

  • For media enquiries on the Independent Commission please email enquiries@caseycommission.co.uk.  
  • For media enquiries on the Independent Commission’s Terms of Reference please email DHSC at press.office@dhsc.gov.uk.
  • The Prime Minister has asked Baroness Louise Casey to chair an Independent Commission into Adult Social Care. The Independent Commission will report directly into the Prime Minister.  
  • The Commission will work with people drawing on care and support, families, staff, politicians, the private sector and third sector and the public to make clear recommendations for how to reform the adult social care system to meet the current and future needs of the population. 
  • Baroness Casey of Blackstock DBE CB is chairing the Commission. She is a crossbench peer in the House of Lords and the Government Lead Non-Executive Director. She is also the Chair of the Institute of Global Homelessness. Baroness Casey has worked for six Prime Ministers on issues relating to social welfare including reducing homelessness, tackling anti-social behaviour, supporting troubled families, and improving social integration. She was lead Inspector for the investigation into Child Sexual Exploitation in Rotherham.