12 November 2015

Devolution in health and social care - origins and implications

Devolution: what it means for health and social care in England
Kings Fund 12 November 2015
  • This briefing describes the origins of the devolution agenda and charts its progress in relation to health and social care. 
  • It also explores some of the key policy and implementation questions that remain unresolved including accountability, local democratic involvement, regulatory oversight and financial sustainability.
  • Key points underlying devolution developments in Greater Manchester and Cornwall are described.