Market Shaping

The Care Act (2014) places a duty on the Council to: 

• shape and maintain a diverse, sustainable and high-quality market that is flexible, competitive and capable of meeting the care and support needs of its population, including those who pay for their own care and support via a Direct Payment or as a self-funder (Section 5); and 
• ensure continuity of care and support in the event of Provider failure and / or cessation (Section 46 to 50).    

The Council has produced a Market Shaping Plan that sets out how the Council aims to meet these duties and ensure the local Care market can meet the needs of its diverse and growing population now and in the future.  

The document can be found here: Market Shaping Plan 2025