An urgent review of social care funding is needed as “inadequate” resources are placing people at serious risk, the communities and local government committee has warned.
While everyone agrees that there is a social care crisis there is little consensus about the size of the gap and how far new investment goes to closing it
The Treasury is to hand over £2bn to fund adult social services in England over the next three years – with £1bn of that being available in the next financial year.
A small number of local authorities are to blame for half of all delayed discharges in the NHS, chancellor Philip Hammond said as he indicated this week’s Budget could provide targeted cash to tackle...
NHS bodies have called on the government to provide extra funding in the 8 March Budget to help local areas deliver social care for older people to avoid a “complete collapse” in the...
Local authorities have warned that a series of flagship social care reforms introduced in 2015 will fail unless the government provides a funding boost for services.
Local government finance chiefs have raised concerns about pressures faced by both adult and children’s social care services ahead of the council funding settlement expected this week.
Ministers are considering allowing local authorities to levy a higher council tax precept to fund social care services ahead of the local government settlement.
Personalised support helps people to live independently and keep their tenancies. Housing provider Midland Heart works with others to provide specialist assistance to various groups, including...
A focus on individual healthcare needs is vital to avoid unnecessary crises and wasted resources. Voluntary organisations are well placed to provide this