Working with Care Providers to Understand Costs - A guide for adult social care commissioners

The Care Act (2014) introduced new duties for local authorities in England to facilitate and shape a diverse, sustainable market for quality care and support in their local area.

This practical guide from the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accounting (CIPFA) is intended for adult social care commissioners who wish to develop their understanding of the costs involved in providing care to help them meet these duties.