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May: The Care Act receives Royal Assent, marking a significant reform in adult social care legislation in England.

May: The UK Independence Party (UKIP) wins the most UK seats in the European Parliament

September: Barker Review A New Settlement For Health And Social Care: Final Report | The King's Fund Emphasises need for more sustainable and equitable funding models: recommended a single ring-fenced budget for both health and social care.

Scottish Independence Referendum - The majority voted to remain part of the UK.

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April: The Care Act 2014 comes into effect

April: publication of The Care and Support Statutory Guidance (April 2015) – most recent version:  Care and support statutory guidance - GOV.UK It clarified the responsibilities of local authorities to assess needs and ensure that individuals have access to appropriate care and support.

May: General Election Conservative Party, led by David Cameron, wins

August: UK Terror Threat Level Raised to "severe," indicating that a terrorist attack was highly likely.

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June: Brexit Referendum - UK votes to leave the European Union, with 52% voting in favour of Brexit.

Prime Minister David Cameron resigns following the Brexit referendum; Theresa May becomes Prime Minister

Team GB Success at Rio Olympics: Great Britain achieves its best Olympic performance in over a century at the Rio de Janeiro Games, finishing second in the medal table with 27 gold medals.

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Manchester Arena Bombing: On May 22, a suicide bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester Arena resulted in 22 deaths and numerous injuries.

Grenfell Tower Fire: A devastating fire engulfed Grenfell Tower in London on June 14, leading to 72 fatalities and raising concerns about building safety regulations.

#MeToo Movement: The global #MeToo movement gained momentum in the UK, leading to increased awareness and discussions about sexual harassment and assault.

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2018 Health and social care committee inquiry (2017-18) Integrated care: organisations, partnerships and systems highlighted significant underfunding, an aging population, and growing demand. It recommended immediate action to increase funding and a long-term strategy for reform.

Royal Wedding: Prince Harry marries American actress Meghan Markle on May 19 at Windsor Castle, with the event attracting global attention.

Windrush Scandal: The UK government faced criticism over the wrongful detention and deportation of members of the Windrush generation, leading to the resignation of Home Secretary Amber Rudd.

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Following Theresa May's resignation, Boris Johnson becomes Prime Minister on July 24. He pledges to "fix the crisis in social care once and for all" in his first speech as Prime Minister.

General Election: In December, the Conservative Party won a significant majority.

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March 2020: The UK enters its first COVID-19 lockdown, placing unprecedented pressure on the social care sector and highlighting systemic challenges.

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Adult social care reform white paper People at the Heart of Care: adult social care reform white paper - GOV.UK A ten-year vision around choice, control, quality and fairness.

Introduction of the Health and Care Bill 2021-22 - House of Commons Library – delayed part way through its journey through the house of commons

New Health and Social Care Levy to fund the NHS and social care, introducing a 1.25% increase in National Insurance contributions.

England reached the Euro 2020 final

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Liz Truss becomes Prime Minister - reverses the Health and Social Care Levy.

The Health and Social Care Act 2008 amended. CQC begin to regulate and inspect social care functions.

September: Elizabeth II dies on 8 September at the age of 96. Elizabeth's reign of 70 years and 214 days was the longest of any British monarch.

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Cost-of-Living Crisis: Rising energy prices and inflation led to widespread financial hardship, prompting government interventions.

Coronation of King Charles III: Following Queen Elizabeth II's passing in late 2022, King Charles III was officially crowned in a ceremony at Westminster Abbey.

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General Election: In July, the Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, achieved a landslide victory, ending 14 years of Conservative governance. Plans include establishment of a National Care Service.

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New reforms and independent commission to transform social care – final report due 2028

New reforms and independent commission to transform social care - GOV.UK

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Immediate investment and reforms to improve adult social care, and Louise Casey appointed to head independent commission and build cross-party consensus.