What do we mean by ‘equity’ in social care?

In social care ‘equity’ is often used but rarely defined. As the sector prepares for reform, it’s clear we need a better understanding otherwise efforts to improve outcomes risk reinforcing. Why a definition matters? While the NHS has long used the concept of equity to mean fairness and the absence of avoidable differences, social care … Continue reading What do we mean by ‘equity’ in social care?