Collection Social services capacity and planning: data submission guidance Local authorities follow this guidance to send us data about social services capacity and planning. Part of: Social care (Sub-topic) First published: 29 May 2026 Last updated: 29 May 2026 2026 to 2027 Social services capacity and planning: data submission guidance 2026 to 2027 29 May 2026 Guidance Data collection: local authority social services 1 May 2026 Background Related Social care (Sub-topic)Local authority social services performance and improvement framework