DHSC has published a framework to provide information to Local Authorities on the government's approach to intervention. Under the Health and Care Act 2022, the Secretary of State has the power to intervene when they are satisfied that LAs have failed or are failing to discharge their Care Act 2014 functions to an acceptable standard.

The framework outlines the process, the scope of the powers, possible actions and the involvement of CQC. Every opportunity will be given to help the LA to improve before the powers are used. If intervention is deemed necessary, this might mean that government appointed commissioners take control of the adult social care function of a LA for a specified period of time.