SCIE works with local government organisations, citizens and communities to transform social care.
The sector faces unprecedented challenges and rebuilding what we had before COVID-19 is unlikely to succeed – we need to reimagine social care.
SCIE's comprehensive support unlocks the potential of adult social care services by:
- working with leaders and practitioners to develop strengths-based practice which delivers impact
- using data to drive better decisions and prevent demand escalating
- developing system-wide, outcome-focused commissioning
- helping organisations recover financially from COVID-19
- optimising the use of technology to drive better care.
Local areas start in different places, so we tailor our support to reflect local circumstances. We always aim to develop practical plans to help them make real improvements.
Our work with the sector is guided by a national advisory group, chaired by Iain MacBeath, Director of Health and Wellbeing, Bradford Council, and made up of directors of adult social care and other key stakeholders.
New thinking on adult social care
- Targeted intervention (02 September)
- It's 2020 and AI is calling (30 July)
- Is COVID-19 the turning point for commissioning? (The MJ)
- The future of commissioning for social care (SCIE)
- Beyond COVID: new thinking on the future of adult social care (SCIE)

Practice with impact
We will work collaboratively with leaders and practitioners to remove non-value activities and help you develop productive strengths-based practice which delivers better outcomes.

System commissioning
We will work with you to develop a systems-wide commissioning strategy which delivers impact in collaboration with communities.

Targeted prevention
We will use data from many agencies to help prevent escalating demand and support those at risk from COVID-19.

Recovery from COVID
We will apply a bespoke diagnostic framework that supports councils to model current and future levels of demand and support financial recovery.

Digital-enabled care
We will review your strategic and operational approach to digital technology, and support you to make the right choices and investment.

Who we are
SCIE is the leading authority on evidence and transformation in adult social care. We believe in co-production and collaboration.