We represent over 80 of Britain’s leading charities campaigning alongside the millions of older people, disabled people and their carers who deserve decent care. We believe there is a strong case for change and are working with our members towards reform.
The Care and Support Alliance’s response to the Government’s Autumn Statement 2016.
Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said:
“Ignoring the social care crisis is deeply irresponsible. The sector couldn’t be clearer on how dire the situation is for social care and those that rely on it.
“The opportunity to address the financial black hole in social care in his first set piece statement was an opportunity missed by the Chancellor. He set out the priorities for …
This past weekend, the Care and Support Alliance along with leading social care organisations joined together to urge the government to invest in social care system at the forthcoming Autumn statement.
The letter highlighted how the funding shortfall of £4.6bn since 2010, has left the system running on empty and has meant that older people, disabled people and their carers are not receiving the care and support they need.
It further outlined how social care underfunding continues to pile unnecessary …
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