The document analyzes data on health and social care use at the end of life in England. It finds that over half of people use social care services in their final year. Social care use increases with age and is higher in more deprived areas and among those with chronic conditions. Though social care use rises only modestly in the final year compared to hospital use, higher social care is linked to lower hospital costs. The study aims to better understand end of life care usage across health and social services.