6 June, 2022
1 June, 2022
County Councils Network report highlights likely shortfall in proposed funding to meet this and other impacts of the reforms, and calls for a phased introduction to give local authorities enough time to mitigate challenges they present
20 May, 2022
Using examples of poor practice complaints investigations, Ombudsman draws out key message that services must anticipate needs of people with disabilities so that 'needs can be met before they even come through the door, pick up the phone or write a letter'
13 May, 2022
Survey of local authorities reveals seven-fold increase in number of hours of care that could not be delivered due to staff shortages since Spring 2021
12 May, 2022
3 May, 2022
28 April, 2022
27 April, 2022
New evaluation also highlights an 'overall sense' that people are being let down by social services and that the provision of services 'lacks compassion and empathy'
25 April, 2022
Failure to act will fatally undermine the purpose of the government's social care reforms and produce highly inequitable results, say charities
11 April, 2022
Announcing the new funding, Minister invites third sector organisations to submit expressions of interest for national coordinating role to establish and oversee the scheme
5 April, 2022
4 April, 2022
Committee encourages evidence from a wide range of witnesses, particularly those who draw on care and support, and those who care for them
31 March, 2022
Change in government's position follows House of Lords' consideration of the Bill that raised concerns that the Bill as originally drafted would remove existing rights
31 March, 2022
Scottish Government says changes to national Health and Social Care Standards put 'Anne's Law' into practical effect pending the introduction of legislation
31 March, 2022
New evaluation also finds that projects supported by the Fund are making a positive, often transformational, difference to people in terms of health and wellbeing
25 March, 2022
Reforms, that include a more generous means test for local authority financial support and a lifetime cap on care costs, will be tested from January 2023 to help ensure a 'smooth transition from the current charging system'
22 March, 2022
County Councils Network supports call by independent researchers for more than £800 million of additional annual funding to make the government's 'fair costs of care' proposals workable
21 March, 2022
Responses sought from a wide range of service users, carers and professionals by 6 June 2022
10 March, 2022
However, total value of grant remains frozen at 2019/2020 level of around £160 million
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