Money taken from the NHS budget during the comprehensive spending review and given to adult social care is to be spent on reablement services.
The announcement was made by Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley, at this year’s annual National Children and Adult Services Conference.
Funding totalling £1 billion will go towards post hospital care and helping people to regain their independence when they return home.
The secretary also announced plans for establishing Health and Wellbeing Boards to ensure individuals receive a seamless service from the NHS and social services.
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