15 August, 2024
30 July, 2024
Reaction to yesterday's announcement that the previous government's plans to introduce adult social care charging reforms will not be taken forward in October 2025, also warns that the current social care system is 'not fit for purpose' and 'near collapse in places'
29 July, 2024
Chancellor says that previous government failed to put money aside for the changes and that they're impossible to deliver in full to the previously announced timeframe
26 July, 2024
Health and Social Care Secretary says he is 'stunned' by level of failings identified in institution that is clearly 'not fit for purpose'
19 July, 2024
Analysis concludes that social care costs cap and more generous means-test due to start in October 2025 must be postponed if reforms are to be 'workable'
16 July, 2024
ADASS reports that financial situation councils are facing is as bad as it has been in recent history, with most lacking confidence that they can fully meet their statutory social care duties this year
12 July, 2024
12 July, 2024
Care provider had defended its position saying that the family had been aware of the increased charges, despite there being no contract in place at the time the money was charged
2 July, 2024
Views sought on changes that will create a new board to oversee social care and community health services
13 June, 2024 Open access
Commitments include to undertake a programme of reform to create a National Care Service for England
11 June, 2024 Open access
Commitments include giving local authorities a multi-year funding settlement to support social care and boosting mental health support
10 June, 2024 Open access
Commitments include providing funding for free personal care, giving unpaid carers a fair deal, and introducing a Carer’s Minimum Wage
6 June, 2024
New King's Fund analysis of NHS data also shows that demand for adult social care is growing, with more than two million requests for support in 2022/2023
28 May, 2024
Highlighting the vital role that unpaid carers provide, APPG says strategy must prioritise promoting health and well-being and preventing social isolation, poverty and discrimination
15 May, 2024
Survey findings show that adult social care must be 'top of the in-tray' for any incoming government, says Local Government Association
15 April, 2024
Overly restrictive measures adopted by care home to deprive resident of his liberty, after less restrictive options were suggested by care professionals, caused considerable personal distress and additional costs
10 April, 2024
Bolton Council agrees to review assessment which found that travel costs and lunches for personal assistant did not count as 'disability related expenditure'
2 April, 2024
New Commissioner will take on roles including to promote awareness and understanding of the rights of disabled people and to review the law, policy and practice relating to those rights
27 March, 2024
New British Social Attitudes survey finds that just 13 per cent of respondents were happy with services in 2023
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