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# Care And Support Alliance

Campaigning for the Care We Need

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- [Where you live can shape your experience of social care](https://careandsupportalliance.com/council-leaders-urged-to-seize-opportunity/) - New Care and Support Alliance analysis reveals huge differences in what happens when people ask their council for care and support. We’ve written to council leaders across England asking them to help turn local concern into national action. Our latest analysis shows that in one part of England, just 3 in 10 requests for care
- [CSA responds to Prime Minister's speech on adult social care reform](https://careandsupportalliance.com/prime-minister-on-adult-social-care-reform/) - The Care and Support Alliance (CSA) has welcomed today's speech by the Prime Minister setting out the Government's plans to begin reform of England's adult social care system. The speech marked the launch of a new phase of work on social care reform, including the acceleration of Baroness Casey's independent commission, a renewed commitment to
- [CSA writes to new Prime Minister urging action on social care](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-writes-to-new-prime-minister/) - The Care and Support Alliance (CSA) has written to new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, urging him to seize the opportunity to finally deliver lasting reform of adult social care. In the letter, the CSA’s co-chairs welcome the Prime Minister’s commitment to make social care a priority and his determination to stop successive governments “kicking the
- [DHSC announces next steps towards Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care](https://careandsupportalliance.com/fpa-next-steps/) - The Government has announced the next steps towards introducing the first-ever Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care in England, alongside an expanded Care Workforce Pathway. Under the plans, a new Adult Social Care Negotiating Body will bring together employers and trade unions to negotiate pay, terms and conditions for the sector, with the first
- [CSA responds to ADASS Spring Survey 2026](https://careandsupportalliance.com/adass-spring-survey-2026/) - The ADASS Spring Survey, published 14 July 2026, warns that councils face an overspend of £715 million on adult social care. In response, a CSA spokesperson said: "A projected £715 million overspend on adult social care is a stark warning that the current system is not sustainable. As more people need support, councils are being
- [CSA responds to Government's Unpaid Carers Action Plan](https://careandsupportalliance.com/unpaid-carers-action-plan/) - The Government has today published its Unpaid Carers Action Plan, setting out a cross-government programme of work to better recognise unpaid carers, improve access to information and support, and help carers remain connected to work, education and their communities. The Action Plan focuses on three priorities - Recognise, Refer and Reach – and includes measures
- [CSA responds to the CQC's first national assessment of adult social care](https://careandsupportalliance.com/cqc-national-assessment/) - The Care and Support Alliance has responded to the publication of the Care Quality Commission's first national assessment of adult social care provided by local authorities in England. The report, based on assessments of 143 local authorities carried out between 2023 and 2026, found that 35% of councils require improvement, 2% are rated inadequate, and
- [CSA writes to new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-writes-to-new-sos/) - James Murray has been appointed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care following Wes Streeting’s resignation. Our three co-chairs have written to James Murray on behalf of the CSA to introduce ourselves, outline our hopes and ambitions for adult social care reform and offer our support in his new role. Read the letter to
- [Our response to Baroness Casey’s remarks at the Nuffield Trust Summit](https://careandsupportalliance.com/our-response-to-baroness-caseys-remarks-at-the-nuffield-trust-summit/) - The Care & Support Alliance (CSA) applauds Baroness Casey’s frank assessment of the state of the social care system and her focus on governance, accountability and the need for a clear national purpose for care and support. For too long the system has been expected to deliver for older people, disabled people and unpaid carers without
- [DHSC announces decision to uprate Minimum Income Guarantee by 7%](https://careandsupportalliance.com/dhsc-announces-decision-to-uprate-minimum-income-guarantee-by-7/) - On 17 February, DHSC announced a decision to uprate the Minimum Income Guarantee for working-age disabled adults by 7%. The Minimum Income Guarantee is the minimum amount of money a person should have left over each week for living costs (like food and bills), after contributing to their care costs.Jackie O'Sullivan, Co-Chair of the Care
- [As the incoming Government restates its commitment to creating a National Care Service, new CSA analysis reveals the massive postcode lottery for care facing the public today   ](https://careandsupportalliance.com/new-analysis-reveals-postcode-lottery-for-care/) - Your chances of getting vital life changing care if you need it vary hugely across England in what is a shocking postcode lottery. This is the stark finding of research by the Care and Support Alliance (CSA) which represents more than 60 leading charities campaigning for decent care for all those who need it and
- [Our response to the Chancellor's Autumn Budget 2025](https://careandsupportalliance.com/response-budget-2025/) - In response to the Chancellor's Budget announcement on 26 November 2025, the three co-chairs of the Care and Support Alliance; Caroline Abrahams CBE, Charity Director at Age UK, Jackie O’Sullivan, Executive Director of Strategy and Influence at Mencap, and Emily Holzhausen CBE, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Carers UK, said: “Today’s Budget announcement
- [Autumn Budget 2025: Delivering Our Red Box of Stories](https://careandsupportalliance.com/red-box-of-stories/) - Our delegation delivered the red box to Chancellor Rachel Reeves at No. 11 Downing Street, reminding her that with the Budget only days away, the most important “figures” she must consider aren’t numbers in spreadsheets, but the millions of people struggling without the care and support they urgently need. Vic, an unpaid carer who attended
- [Autumn Budget 2025: The Real Figures that Matter](https://careandsupportalliance.com/figures-that-matter/) - As the Chancellor prepares the 2025 autumn Budget, we at the Care and Support Alliance urge her to remember the real people behind the numbers – and to make social care a national priority. This month, before the Budget announcement, we will deliver a symbolic red box filled with stories from disabled people, older people,
- [CSA responds to CQC's State of Care report](https://careandsupportalliance.com/state-of-care-2025/) - In response to the CQC's 2025 State of Care report, Caroline Abrahams, co-chair of the Care and Support Alliance says: “The last sentence in the press release accompanying this report is arguably one of the most important: in it the CQC repeats its call for long-term sustainable funding for social care, an objective we strongly share. In the meantime, the
- [Care and Support Alliance asks MPs to “Show Us You Care” ](https://careandsupportalliance.com/parliament-2025/) - On 3 July 2025, the Care and Support Alliance hosted a drop-in reception for MPs in Parliament called Show Us You Care. Policy experts from some of the Alliance’s 60 member organisations, as well as a range of older and disabled people with experience of drawing on care, plus their unpaid carers and care professionals
- [Care and Support Alliance responds to the Spending Review](https://careandsupportalliance.com/care-and-support-alliance-responds-to-the-spending-review/) - On behalf of the Care and Support Alliance, Co-Chair, Jackie O’Sullivan, Executive Director of Strategy and Influence at Mencap, said: "We welcome the Chancellor's commitment that the Government will 'back the Fair Pay Agreement' and as an Alliance we will hold her to her word, when the time comes - which will not be
- [DHSC publishes Casey Commission Terms of Reference](https://careandsupportalliance.com/dhsc-publishes-casey-commission-terms-of-reference/) - On Friday, DHSC published the long awaited Terms of Reference for Louise Casey's social care commission. In response, the three co-chairs of the Care and Support Alliance; Caroline Abrahams CBE, Charity Director at Age UK, Jackie O’Sullivan, Executive Director of Strategy and Influence at Mencap, Emily Holzhausen CBE, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Carers UK, said: "“It’s great news that
- [Care and Support Alliance response to announcement of independent commission on adult social care](https://careandsupportalliance.com/response-to-independent-commission-on-adult-social-care/) - The three co-chairs of the Care and Support Alliance; Caroline Abrahams CBE, Charity Director at Age UK, Jackie O'Sullivan, Executive Director of Strategy and Influence at Mencap, Emily Holzhausen CBE, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Carers UK, said: “In last year’s election we called on politicians to show us they care about social
- [Chancellor - Don't ignore social care in the Budget](https://careandsupportalliance.com/budget-2024/) - Dear Chancellor, As Co-Chairs of the Care and Support Alliance, on behalf of our members, we are writing to you ahead of the upcoming Autumn Budget to raise our concerns about the levels of funding available for the delivery of adult social care in England. The Care and Support Alliance (CSA), a coalition of over
- [CSA calls for removal of charging for working-age disabled people](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-calls-for-removal-of-charging-for-working-age-disabled-people/) - Remove social care charging entirely for working-aged disabled adults, so they don't have to part-fund their care from state benefits designed to pay for daily living costs, like food and heating. One of the specific asks of the Care and Support Alliance, representing over 50 social care and disability charities, is for the next Government
- [50+ Charities Urge Party Leaders to Prioritise Social Care ](https://careandsupportalliance.com/50-charities-urge-party-leaders-to-prioritise-social-care/) - For social care, it’s time for action, not words. Decades of underfunding and lack of action have left social care in a shocking state, and at least, 2.6m people can’t get the care they need. The Care and Support Alliance (CSA) which has more than 50 member organisations, is asking party leaders to prioritise social
- [Government ignoring social care would be a ‘betrayal’ of British people, warn charities and 24,000 people](https://careandsupportalliance.com/government-ignoring-social-care-would-be-a-betrayal-of-british-people-warn-charities-and-24000-people/) - Today more than 24,000 people and 54 organisations are calling on the next Government to make sure it prioritises reform and funding for social care, following decades of political inaction. In an open letter, addressed to all party leaders, organised by the Care and Support Alliance, which represents over 50 of Britain’s leading charities, highlights
- [CSA responds to Local Government Settlements](https://careandsupportalliance.com/local-government-settlements/) - "Today's local government settlement owes a lot more to the Grinch than to Santa Claus since across the political spectrum local government leaders are clear that it simply isn't enough to keep pace with the rising costs of and demand for adults' and children's social care. Unfortunately this suggests that 2024/5 will be another incredibly
- [CSA responds to the Chancellor's Autumn Statement](https://careandsupportalliance.com/autumn-statement-2023/) - “With this Autumn Statement the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has gone from hero to zero on social care. Last year we applauded him when he ordered a significant increase in funding to keep services from collapsing but this year, despite clear warnings from local government about the likelihood of further cuts to care, he has offered
- [Charities welcome announcement of social care workforce winter funding, but warn that long term funding and reform remain crucial](https://careandsupportalliance.com/600m-funding-announcement/) - An alliance of over 60 of England’s leading charities has welcomed the news that previously pledged investment in the sector will support recruitment and retention of staff, but said long-term sustainable funding and reform is still needed to properly address systemic challenges. The Government said the £600 million funding will support the social care workforce and boost capacity, therefore
- [CSA warns Rishi Sunak not to backtrack on social care promise four years on](https://careandsupportalliance.com/promise-day-2023/) - On 24th July 2019, the new Conservative Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, stood on the steps of Downing Street and pledged to “fix the crisis in social care once and for all”. In his first speech as Prime Minister, his successor Rishi Sunak emphasized that the “mandate his party earned in 2019” under the leadership
- [Happy Birthday NHS! CSA calls on political leaders to give the NHS the gift of a functioning social care system](https://careandsupportalliance.com/nhs-75/) - 5th July 2023 is the NHS’ 75th birthday. We can’t imagine life without it – but unfortunately, our NHS is facing increasing pressure from the catastrophic issues facing social care. "A crucial part of the ongoing health of the NHS is having a social care system that ensures people get the care they need to
- [CSA's open letter to the Chancellor: Prioritise social care in your Spring Budget](https://careandsupportalliance.com/spring-budget-2023/) - Dear Chancellor, Please use your Budget to help those who give and receive social care We believe you have the most developed understanding of social care, the benefits good care brings and the huge problems for individuals and their families and carers when it is not available, of anyone who has ever occupied your role
- [Incoming PM needs to act fast, says Care and Support Alliance, as new analysis finds 2.6m aged 50+ now have some unmet need for social care ](https://careandsupportalliance.com/incoming-pm-needs-to-act-fast-says-care-and-support-alliance-as-new-analysis-finds-2-6m-aged-50-now-have-some-unmet-need-for-social-care/) - The reforms Boris Johnson announced will not and cannot ‘fix social care’ because they don’t improve the quality and availability of care – the new Prime Minister must go further New analysis by Age UK for the Care and Support Alliance (CSA) * has found that a massive 2.6 million people aged fifty and above
- [Care isn't fixed: Government must face reality and finish the job](https://careandsupportalliance.com/care-isnt-fixed-government-must-face-reality-and-finish-the-job/) - From the Chairs of the Care and Support Alliance There’s a huge amount going on at the moment and a lot for our politicians, indeed all of us, to worry about. The war in Ukraine and the cost of living crisis obviously head a long list, but this doesn’t mean that the need to reform
- [ADASS / CSA Joint Statement on Fuel Price Rises](https://careandsupportalliance.com/adass-csa-joint-statement-fuel-price-rises/) - Responding to growing concerns about the impact of fuel price rises for older people, disabled people and carers, Cathie Williams, ADASS chief executive, and the co-chairs of the Care and Support Alliance have issued the following joint statement: Despite recent announcements about the ending of most Covid restrictions, for many older people, disabled people
- [CSA's statement in response to the White Paper on social care](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csas-statement-in-response-to-the-white-paper-on-social-care/) - Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director of Age UK and Co-Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: "This White Paper sets out some important, long overdue policy advances, but lack of investment means any changes will be modest and slow to arrive, whereas the scale of the challenge is huge and demands urgent action now. The
- [CSA's response to the 2021 Comprehensive Spending Review](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csas-response-to-the-2021-comprehensive-spending-review/) - Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director of Age UK and Co-Chair of the Care and Support Alliance said: "Today, social care needed a big injection of guaranteed, additional funding for now and the future, but the Chancellor didn't deliver it. The extra money that was announced for local government was not ring-fenced for social care and will
- [CSA's response to the Government's Health and Social Care NI increase](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csas-response-to-the-governments-health-and-social-care-ni-increase/) - Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director of Age UK and co-Chair of the Care and Support Alliance said: "Our initial assessment is that while the Prime Minister’s announcement doesn't give us everything we wanted and we are worried about the funding, it is definitely worth having and a once in a generation opportunity to improve social care
- [CSA launches new #KeepYourPromiseBoris campaign](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-launches-new-keepyourpromiseboris-campaign/) - Today, the Care and Support Alliance launches its new campaign - #KeepYourPromiseBoris. Over 100 weeks ago, on his first day, Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised to ‘fix social care once and for all.’ But we are still waiting. Millions of people who need decent care are relying on the Prime Minister to keep his promise.
- [CSA’s response to the Queen's Speech](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csas-response-to-the-queens-speech/) - On 11 May, the Queen's Speech set out the Government's agenda for the next session of Parliament. Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director of Age UK and Co-Chair of the Care and Support Alliance said: "After an awful lot of dithering the Government has finally nailed its colours to the mast by formally committing to social care
- [A Cry for Hope - our new report published today](https://careandsupportalliance.com/a-cry-for-hope-our-new-report-published-today/) - Our new report A Cry for Hope: why 2021 must be the year for social care reform based on a survey of over 4,000 people who need social care is published today. The report reveals that because of a lack of care 1 in 7 (14%) said they needed hospital treatment, and more than a
- [Update on petition to stop cuts to disabled people's care](https://careandsupportalliance.com/update-on-petition-to-stop-cuts-to-disabled-peoples-care/) - At the end of 2020, the CSA supported a petition hosted on change.org by Jo, mother to Darcie who is autistic. Jo’s petition called on the Government to stop the cuts to disabled people’s care, and instead make sure that people got the care they needed, especially during the pandemic. A total of 8,148
- [CSA's response to the government's spending review](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csas-response-to-the-governments-spending-review/) - Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director of Age UK and Co-Chair of the Care and Support Alliance said: “Today the Government passed up the opportunity to play fair with social care, instead granting it insufficient extra money to safeguard the current level of services through next year. Against the context of the pandemic, which is both driving
- [2020 Big Social Care Review](https://careandsupportalliance.com/SocialCareReview) - Have you needed care since the start of the pandemic? Then we want to hear from you. We've launched the Big Social Care Review to get a picture of what it has been like needing care since the end of March. Did you get the care you needed? If services were stopped - were they
- [CSA launches its 'Big Social Care Review'](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-launches-its-big-social-care-review/) - Today, the Care and Support Alliance, launched its 'Big Social Care Review' to find out about the experiences of those needing care during the pandemic. Take part in the survey here An easy-read version can be found hereThe survey is open to all those who need care in England and aims to get a picture of
- [Joint APPG Meeting and letter published in The Times](https://careandsupportalliance.com/joint-appg-meeting-and-letter-published-in-the-times/) - The CSA held a joint All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) meeting on 15 July, bringing together Chairs and Co-Chairs of APPGs with an interest in social care. These Parliamentarians were joined by some of our member organisations who provide the secretariat to these Groups, and discussed some of the issues the social care system has
- [Hidden crisis in social care for working-age disabled adults](https://careandsupportalliance.com/hidden-crisis-in-social-care-for-working-age-disabled-adults/) - “There is a hidden crisis in social care for disabled adults risking serious harm for vulnerable people” says Charity Director representing over 70 organisations - Social care at risk of becoming two-tier system, as working-age disabled adults in care homes are not being prioritised for coronavirus testing - New CQC data appears to suggest almost
- [The CSA's response to the Spring Budget 2020](https://careandsupportalliance.com/the-csas-response-to-the-spring-budget-2020/) - Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK and Co-Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: “Given the threat posed by the Coronavirus we understand why the Chancellor decided to prioritise strengthening our national resilience and we are pleased that the NHS and social care are both in the mix for extra emergency funding if
- [CSA's response to the Government's cross-party talks on social care](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csas-response-to-the-governments-cross-party-talks-on-social-care/) - The co-Chairs of the Care and Support Alliance, Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK and Emily Holzhausen, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Carers UK, said: “Whilst it is encouraging to see the initiation of a cross-party consensus on social care, it is disappointing that the Government still has not yet offered a
- [Our message to the next Government: #FixSocialCare](https://careandsupportalliance.com/our-message-to-the-next-government-getsocialcaredone/) - The 75 members of the Care and Support Alliance are all united that the next Government must #FixSocialCare and give the country the care they need. After 20 years of promises, it’s now time for action. Currently at least 1.5m people do not get the care they need, some people have to sell their homes
- [CSA's response to Labour's plans to introduce free personal care](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csas-response-to-labours-plans-to-introduce-free-personal-care/) - Caroline Abrahams, Co-Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: “So whilst we welcome the Labour Party’s proposals and commitment to invest in care, confining their model only to older people risks creating a two-tier system within which many working age disabled people will find their care needs continue to go unmet. This is unacceptable from
- [CSA's response to the Government's Spending Review 2019](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csas-response-to-the-governments-spending-review-2019/) - Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK and co-Chair of the Care and Support Alliance said: “Although the devil is often in the detail when it comes to Government spending announcements, on the face of it the extra money announced for social care in 2020/21 should help to keep our current care system tottering along
- [Care & Support Alliance - Social Care Policy Position](https://careandsupportalliance.com/care-support-alliance-social-care-policy-position/) - The Care & Support Alliance has gone through a process of reviewing and refreshing our overall policy position on social care in consultation with our 75 members. The aim of this process was to develop a clear policy position ahead of a likely range of autumn activities relevant to funding and reform of the social
- [CSA's response to new PM's  pledge to fix the crisis in social care](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csas-response-to-new-pms-pledge-to-fix-the-crisis-in-social-care/) - Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK and co-Chair of the Care and Support Alliance (CSA) said: “We are hugely encouraged that within a few minutes of taking office our new Prime Minister has pledged to fix the crisis in social care. It also means that the debate can shift from ‘if’ to ‘how’. Putting
- [CSA’s response to Boris Johnson’s proposals to tackle social care](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csas-response-to-boris-johnsons-proposals-to-tackle-social-care/) - The co-Chairs of the Care and Support Alliance, Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK, Emily Holzhausen, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Carers UK and Oonagh Smyth, Director of Strategy and Influence at Mencap, said: "Whilst the Care & Support Alliance welcomes the new Prime Minister’s prioritisation of social care in his domestic
- [Want the Government to know what your care means to you? CSA is collecting your stories to share with the new Government.](https://careandsupportalliance.com/want-the-government-to-know-what-your-care-means-to-you-csa-is-collecting-your-stories-to-share-with-the-new-government/) - Today, at least 1.4 million are denied the care they need to help them with their illness or condition (that’s more than the population of Birmingham). But those who get good social care describe it as ‘life support’. Social care can be the basic help to get you dressed or help with meals, or it
- [CSA's response to the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) Budget Survey 2019](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csas-response-to-the-association-of-directors-of-adult-social-services-adass-budget-survey-2019/) - Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK and Co-Chair of the Care and Support Alliance (CSA) said: “The cautious optimism among local councils last year appears to have died, alongside their hopes and ours’ for an ambitious Green Paper. The Government’s failure to produce any proposals at all throws the spotlight back on the Care
- [Panorama lays down the care challenge for our next Prime Minister](https://careandsupportalliance.com/panorama-lays-down-the-care-challenge-for-our-next-prime-minister/) - For anyone aspiring to be the next Prime Minister, we and the Care and Support Alliance think today’s (29th May and 5th June) two-part BBC Panorama’s ‘Crisis in Care’ is essential viewing. The first programme follows four families in Somerset who need care, and staff at their council who face impossible dilemmas over the allocation
- [CSA's response to NHS Long Term Plan](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csas-response-to-nhs-long-term-plan/) - Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director of Age UK and co-Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, and Mark Lever, Chief Executive of the National Autistic Society and co-Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: “The new NHS Plan has much to offer disabled people, older people and carers but it will be like a plane
- [CSA's response to the 2018 Government Budget](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csas-response-to-the-2018-government-budget/) - Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK and co-Chair of the Care and Support Alliance said: “Our dominant reaction to today’s Budget announcement is relief, but we are disappointed that the investment in social care wasn’t more and that at £650m (plus £45m for Disabled Facilities Grant), it is somewhere between a third and half
- [Disabled people left without the care they need, in breach of the law](https://careandsupportalliance.com/disabled-people-left-without-the-care-they-need-in-breach-of-the-law-2/) - 80 charities urge the Government to deliver at least £2.5bn in this Autumn Budget for care A new survey by the Care and Support Alliance (CSA) has found that more than a quarter (29%) of disabled 18 – 64-year-olds who rely on council funding have had their care cut over the last year.[1] Yet respondents
- [Disabled people left without the care they need, in breach of the law](https://careandsupportalliance.com/disabled-people-left-without-the-care-they-need-in-breach-of-the-law/) - 80 charities urge the Government to deliver at least £2.5bn in this Autumn Budget for care A new survey by the Care and Support Alliance (CSA) has found that more than a quarter (29%) of disabled 18 – 64-year-olds who rely on council funding have had their care cut over the last year.[1] Yet respondents
- [CSA response to CQC State of Care report 2018](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-response-to-cqc-state-of-care-report-2018/) - In response to the CQC State of Care report, released today, Caroline Abrahams, co-Chair of the Care and Support Alliance and Charity Director at Age UK said: “It’s really unfair that the care you receive depends so much on where you happen to live and that so many older and disabled people are being forced to
- [CSA response to government £240m social care boost](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-response-to-government-240m-social-care-boost/) - Yesterday, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, announced that the government will inject an emergency £240m into the social care system. In his speech at Conservative party conference, he announced that the funds are intended to ease pressure on the NHS by allowing elderly people to be cared for at home, rather than
- [Campaign win! Working age adults to be included in social care Green Paper](https://careandsupportalliance.com/campaign-win-working-age-adults-to-be-included-in-social-care-green-paper/) - Care Minister Caroline Dinenage MP has confirmed that the social care Green Paper will look at the needs of working age disabled adults, rather than addressing these in a parallel process. The Care and Support Alliance has been campaigning for this and so we are delighted with this news. Previously, the Government’s position was that the Green
- [Long term funding of adult social care: Co-chair Caroline Abrahams responds to report](https://careandsupportalliance.com/2723-2/) - A joint report on the long-term funding of adult social care, released today by the House of Commons Health and Social Care and Housing, Communities and Local Government Committees, describes the “very great and unsustainable strain,” the social care system is under. The report highlights a substantial funding gap and calls for additional funding to
- [Co-chair Caroline Abrahams responds to postponement of Green Paper on social care](https://careandsupportalliance.com/co-chair-caroline-abrahams-responds-to-postponement-of-green-paper-on-social-care/) - Yesterday, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Jeremy Hunt, announced that the publication of the Government’s Green Paper on social care has been postponed until the autumn. According to Mr Hunt, the Green Paper has been delayed so that it can be released alongside the Government’s plans for the new NHS funding, announced at
- [ADASS Budget Survey: Co-chair Caroline Abrahams responds](https://careandsupportalliance.com/adass-budget-survey-co-chair-caroline-abrahams-responds/) - Today, the Association for the Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), have released their annual budget survey, highlighting the increasingly fragile state of the social care system. In response, Caroline Abrahams, Co-chair of the Care and Support Alliance and Charity Director at Age UK, has stated that: "When council social care bosses - who tend to issue very
- [Co-chair Caroline Abrahams responds to Carers Action Plan](https://careandsupportalliance.com/co-chair-caroline-abrahams-responds-to-carers-action-plan/) - Today, the Government published an action plan aimed at improving support for carers in England. Responding to the publication, Caroline Abrahams, Co-Chair of the Care and Support Alliance and Charity Director at Age UK said: "It's good news that the Government has launched its action plan for carers but we are disappointed that there was
- [Read our Big Social Care Survey Report](https://careandsupportalliance.com/bigsocialcaresurvey/) - A Care and Support Alliance Survey of nearly 4,000 people has revealed a shocking picture of how a widespread absence of care is making many people unwell, unsafe and unfed. This is leading to unnecessary pressure on the NHS and is pushing carers to breaking point. READ OUR REPORT HERE The report explains:
- [The Big Care Survey](https://careandsupportalliance.com/the-big-care-survey/) - The Government announced last year that it will be looking at social care reform in 2018. As part of the process, they want to hear from care users and carers so that they get a picture of what the system is like today and what the people it impacts want to see changed. We want
- [Unwell, unsafe, and unfed – 4,000 people needing care reveal a shocking picture of neglect in our care system](https://careandsupportalliance.com/unwell-unsafe-and-unfed-4000-people-needing-care-reveal-a-shocking-picture-of-neglect-in-our-care-system/) - A survey by the Care and Support Alliance (CSA) (*), of nearly 4,000 people who need care or look after someone who does reveals the damning reality of a care system that is visibly failing and unfit for purpose. Those relying on care revealed their experiences of poor care – in the worst cases amounting
- [Co-chair Caroline Abrahams 'urgent injection of funds needed into social care'](https://careandsupportalliance.com/co-chair-caroline-abrahams-urgent-injection-of-funds-needed-into-social-care/) - Health and Social Care Secretary Jeremy Hunt made a speech today on reform to the social care system and outline seven principals for reform. Responding to the speech, Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK and co-Chair of the Care and Support Alliance said: “The devil will be in the detail of the Social
- [The Care and Support Alliance's response to the Spring Statement](https://careandsupportalliance.com/the-care-and-support-alliances-response-to-the-spring-statement/) - In response to today's Spring Statement, Caroline Abrahams, co-chair of the Care and Support Alliance and charity director of Age UK said: "It is widely agreed that the social care system is engulfed in crisis and so disabled people, older people and their families and carers will be disappointed that there was nothing in today's Spring
- [The Care and Support Alliance’s response to the Government’s Budget November 2017](https://careandsupportalliance.com/the-care-and-support-alliances-response-to-the-governments-budget-november-2017/) - Co-Chairs of the Care and Support Alliance - Caroline Abrahams (Charity Director at Age UK) and Mark Lever (Chief Executive at the National Autistic Society) said: “Today the Government failed to recognise the immediate crisis in social care, one that cannot wait for future reforms to be resolved. “A £2.5 billion funding gap is estimated
- [Government responds to our petition calling for the publication of care consultation](https://careandsupportalliance.com/government-responds-to-our-petition-calling-for-publication-of-care-consultation/) - The Government has responded to the Alliance's call to publish a consultation on social care in early 2018. Co-Chairs of the Care and Support Alliance - Caroline Abrahams (Charity Director at Age UK) and Mark Lever (Chief Executive at the National Autistic Society) said: “We welcome the Government’s response to our petition that received the support
- [Care and Support Alliance response to the Local Government Settlement announcement](https://careandsupportalliance.com/care-and-support-alliance-response-to-the-local-government-settlement-announcement/) - On Tuesday 19 December, Sajid Javid, the Minister for Communities and Local Government, gave an announcement on the Local Government Settlement. Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK and Co-Chair of the Care and Support Alliance said, “The Government’s decision not to invest extra funds in social care in the Settlement announced today means that
- [Sign our social care petition](https://careandsupportalliance.com/carecampaign/) - More than 1 million are going without the basic care they need. It's unacceptable, and has to change now. Sign our petition if you agree. The Care and Support Alliance, with its 80+ members representing older people, disabled people and their carers, has launched a petition to put pressure on the Government to bring forward
- [The Care and Support Alliance's response to the Government's announcement on setting out proposals for social care](https://careandsupportalliance.com/the-care-and-support-alliances-response-to-the-governments-announcement-on-setting-out-proposals-for-social-care/) - In response to the Government's announcement on setting out proposals for social care on Wednesday 16 November, Mark Lever and Caroline Abrahams said: “The fact that the Government has stated today that it will be bringing forward a Green Paper on Social Care, in or by the summer of 2018, is welcome news after months
- [Public ‘embarrassed’, as charity uncovers thousands of young disabled adults stuck in older people’s care homes](https://careandsupportalliance.com/joint-research-with-ms-society/) - England’s social care system is failing thousands of younger disabled adults who are living in older people’s care homes, warn the MS Society and Care and Support Alliance (CSA) today. These homes were never designed for them and can’t meet their needs, and a new survey of 2,000 UK adults reveals the extent of the
- [Social workers reveal the extent of social care meltdown](https://careandsupportalliance.com/social-workers-speak-out-report-from-the-care-and-support-alliance/) - Devastating impact of service cuts on vulnerable people laid bare The findings of a new survey of social workers by Community Care Magazine, supported by the Care and Support Alliance, provide shocking evidence of just how threadbare the social care safety net in England has become. The survey(1) gives a unique insight into how
- [Our response to the CQC State of Care report 2017](https://careandsupportalliance.com/our-response-to-the-cqc-state-of-care-report-2017/) - The Care Quality Commission has today published their latest State of Care report. Commenting on the findings of the report, Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK and Co-Chair of the Care Support Alliance said: “According to this report people have only a one in fifty chance of receiving great care, compared to a one
- [Government announces a parallel work stream on working age disabled adults for social care](https://careandsupportalliance.com/government-announces-a-parallel-work-stream-on-working-age-disabled-adults-for-social-care/) - In response to the Government announcing a parallel work streams on working age disabled adults, when they consult on older people’s social care in the New Year. Mark Lever, Chief Executive of The National Autistic Society, and Co-Chair of the Care and Support Alliance said: “We are pleased the Government will also look into how
- [Care sector calls on Government to address care crisis](https://careandsupportalliance.com/care-sector-calls-on-government-to-address-care-crisis/) - The Care and Support Alliance has joined forces with the Association of Directors of Adult Services (ADASS), the Care Provider Alliance (CPA) and the NHS Confederation to call on the Government to invest in social care. In a joint submission to the Treasury ahead of the Government's spending review, we have warned that more and more people
- [Care Quality Commission report is further evidence of the social care crisis](https://careandsupportalliance.com/care-quality-commission-report-is-further-evidence-of-the-social-care-crisis/) - The Care Quality Commission, who are the independent regulator for health and social care in England, released a report today which revealed that 41% of care providers in England were graded as ‘inadequate’ or ‘needing improvement’. The Care and Support Alliance believes that the figures released today further demonstrate the real-life impact chronic underfunding has
- [The Care and Support Alliance's response to the Spending Review](https://careandsupportalliance.com/the-care-and-support-alliances-response-to-the-spending-review/) - Care and Support Alliance Press Release Wednesday 25th November 2015 The Spending Review: Chancellor Fails Social Care Test Today the Chancellor George Osborne presented his spending review to Parliament. This sets out the Government’s spending plans for the next 4 years.The Care and Support Alliance (CSA) is disappointed with the announcements made around social care,
- [Social Care Sector Response to the Spending Review](https://careandsupportalliance.com/social-care-sector-response-to-the-spending-review/) - The Care and Support Alliance have today sent a joint sector letter to the Chancellor, George Osborne, the Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt and the Secretary for Communities and Local Government, Greg Clark alongside the Care Providers Alliance, NHS Confederation and the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services. The letter clearly outlines how the social
- [CSA response to the January delayed discharge figures](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-response-to-the-january-delayed-discharge-figures/) - NHS England released its latest stats on delayed discharge from hospital this morning: https://www.england.nhs.uk/statistics/statistical-work-areas/delayed-transfers-of-care/delayed-transfers-of-care-data-2015-16/ 61.0% of all delays in January 2016 were attributable to the NHS, 32.3% were attributable to Social Care and the remaining 6.7% were attributable to both NHS and Social Care. The proportion of delays attributable to Social Care has increased over
- [February delayed discharge figures show impact of social care underfunding on NHS](https://careandsupportalliance.com/february-delayed-discharge-figures-show-effect-of-social-care-underfunding-on-nhs/) - Care and Support Alliance’s response to NHS England Delayed Transfer of Care Data, February (Figures released 9.30am Thursday 14th April 2016) Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: “The NHS is picking up the bill because the Government is ignoring the crisis in care - a third of all delays are now
- [Impact of social care underfunding is evident with the delayed discharge figures for March](https://careandsupportalliance.com/march-delayed-discharge-figures-continue-to-highlight-impact-of-social-care-underfunding/) - NHS England have today published the delayed discharge figures for March 2016, which again show that over 30% of delayed transfer were attributable to social care, rising from 26.9% in March 2015. Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: “We see from these statistics today that more people are going into A&E and a
- [Caroline Abrahams (Age UK) and Mark Lever (The National Autistic Society) appointed to co-chair the Care and Support Alliance](https://careandsupportalliance.com/caroline-abrahams-age-uk-and-mark-lever-the-national-autistic-society-appointed-to-co-chair-the-care-and-support-alliance/) - The Care and Support Alliance (CSA) has appointed Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director of Age UK, and Mark Lever, Chief Executive of The National Autistic Society, as co-chairs. They replace Vicky McDermott, Chief Executive of Papworth Trust who is leaving the adult social care sector. The CSA is an Alliance of over 80 charities campaigning for
- [Reform 'makes financial sense'](https://careandsupportalliance.com/social-care-reform-makes-financial-sense/) - That was the conclusion of a major meeting organised by the Care & Support Alliance on 24th January. Care providers, think tanks, faith leaders, politicians and officials from across government heard the economic case for social care reform from an expert panel*, including Andrew Dilnot.Delegates watched a presentation from Liz Ball, who is deafblind, about how
- [Response to Select Committee care report](https://careandsupportalliance.com/response-to-select-committee-care-report/) - The Care & Support Alliance has responded to a report from the cross-party Health Select Committee, into social care: I"The Health Select Committee's report adds weight to growing evidence from the 60 charities of the Care & Support Alliance that social care funding pressures are leading to a diminished quality of life for disabled adults and older
- [Tell your MP to act on social care reform](https://careandsupportalliance.com/tell-your-mp-to-act-on-social-care-reform/) - For much of the last year we have been asking for your help in telling the government why it needs to save social care. But the government still isn’t listening. Soon the social care system will no longer be able to cope with the growing number of people who need care and support. We have
- [Don't let us down on care funding reform, alliance tells Andrew Lansley](https://careandsupportalliance.com/dont-let-us-down-on-care-funding-reform-alliance-tells-andrew-lansley/) - The Care & Support Alliance has written an open letter to Health Secretary Andrew Lansley with a warning that millions of elderly and disabled people will not stand for "empty promises" on reform of care funding. Read the joint letter to the health secretary
- [Lobby of Parliament today!](https://careandsupportalliance.com/lobby-of-parliament-today/) - The Care & Support Alliance lobby of Parliament is taking place today with around 1,000 older and disabled people, those with long-term conditions and their families from across the country travelling to give their MPs a clear message: End the care crisis. For updates throughout the day, and details of how to get involved online
- ['End the care crisis now' MPs told by older and disabled campaigners](https://careandsupportalliance.com/end-the-care-crisis-now-mps-told-by-older-and-disabled-campaigners/) - Yesterday nearly a thousand older and disabled people travelled from around the country, and as far as Newcastle and Cornwall with a clear message for their MPs: The social care system is in deep crisis, and this will continue to worsen unless the Government acts now. Paul Burstow, the Care Services Minister, held a live
- [Take action online](https://careandsupportalliance.com/take-action-online/) - Following our Care Lobby last week, where over 1,000 older and disabled people, families and carers lobbied MPs in Parliament and online to End the Care Crisis. If you couldn't join on the day you can still take part online - send your MP our Care Crisis email here...
- [Open letter calls for leadership on social care from PM](https://careandsupportalliance.com/open-letter-calls-for-leadership-on-social-care-from-pm/) - An unprecedented group of health and social care leaders have written an open letter to the Prime Minister, published today in the Daily Mail, calling for him to show leadership on social care reform. The letter calls on the Prime Minister to personally convene a care summit to lead urgent action to tackle the crisis
- [Alliance calls for action from cross-party talks](https://careandsupportalliance.com/alliance-calls-for-action-from-cross-party-talks/) - The Care & Support Alliance has written to the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition to urge them to work together to find a sustainable solution for social care and deliver concrete proposals as soon as possible. In the letter, the Care & Support Alliance highlights the need for cross-party consensus
- [One year on from Dilnot: 9 in 10 of public reject current social care system](https://careandsupportalliance.com/one-year-on-from-dilnot-9-in-10-of-public-reject-current-social-care-system/) - One year after the Dilnot Commission’s report into the funding of long term care, an ICM poll reveals that 89% of English adults believe that older and disabled people shouldn’t have to bear all the costs for support with everyday tasks such as eating, washing and dressing, even if they have a small amount of
- [Care & Support Alliance condemns care funding delays](https://careandsupportalliance.com/care-support-alliance-condemns-care-funding-delays/) - Charities welcome structural reform of care system but say older and disabled people will feel ‘betrayed by delay’ on funding In a joint statement, the Care & Support Alliance, comprised of the 65 major organisations representing older and disabled people and carers, said: “As the social care system faces collapse, the key test for this
- [Care & Support Alliance welcomes reports of a care cost cap](https://careandsupportalliance.com/care-support-alliance-welcomes-reports-of-a-care-cost-cap/) - Responding to reports in the media that the Government intend to implement the Dilnot Commission's reccomendation of a cap on care costs - a key demand of the Alliance, Helena Herklots, spokesperson for the Care and Support Alliance said: “If today’s media reports are correct and the Prime Minister has committed to a £35,000 care
- [Care & Support Alliance response to draft Care and Support Bill](https://careandsupportalliance.com/care-support-alliance-response-to-draft-care-and-support-bill/) - The Care & Support Alliance has submitted a joint response to the Government's consultation on the draft Care & Support Bill. You can download the response here Draft Care and Support Bill CSA response
- [Archbishop of Westminster calls for urgent reform of the care system](https://careandsupportalliance.com/archbishop-of-westminster-calls-for-urgent-reform-of-the-care-system/) - Archbishop of Westminster tells Parliamentarians care reform is a fundamental test for society In a speech to Parliamentarians and representatives of Catholic charities, the Most Rev. Vincent Nichols- Archbishop of Westminster, today emphasised the urgency and importance of reforming the UK's care system. Addressing the annual Caritas Social Action Network reception in the House of
- [Care & Support Alliance responds to Mid-Term Review](https://careandsupportalliance.com/care-support-alliance-responds-to-mid-term-review/) - Reacting to the Coalition's Mid-Term Review published today, Chair of the Care & Support Alliance, Simon Gillespie said: “Eighteen months after the Dilnot report was published, and following weeks and months of anticipation that the Mid-term Review would shed light on how the Coalition Government plans to help those facing the crippling costs of care,
- [CSA Chair, Simon Gillespie, speaks about care costs cap on Radio 4's You and Yours programme](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-chair-simon-gillespie-speaks-about-care-costs-cap-on-radio-4s-you-and-yours-programme/) - Care & Support Alliance Chair, Simon Gillespie, spoke to the Radio 4 You and Yours programme as part of a discussion on reports that the Government's plans to implement a cap on care costs. You can listen to the interview broadcast on the 7th of January here
- [Care & Support Alliance Evidence to the Joint Committee on the draft Care and Support Bill](https://careandsupportalliance.com/care-support-alliance-evidence-to-the-joint-committee-on-the-draft-care-and-support-bill/) - The Care & Support Alliance submitted evidence to the Joint Committee of Parliamentarians scrutinising the draft Care and Support Bill. Draft Care and Support Bill CSA joint committee submission
- [Announcement on long-term care funding expected](https://careandsupportalliance.com/announcement-on-long-term-care-funding-expected/) - Responding to the reports in the weekend's press about an imminent announcement on social care funding. Simon Gillespie, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance said: “Having campaigned strongly for the Dilnot model, the Care & Support Alliance anticipates tomorrow's announcement as an important step forward in starting to protect families facing huge bills for care
- [Government announces cap on long-term care costs](https://careandsupportalliance.com/government-announces-cap-on-long-term-care-costs/) - Simon Gillespie, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance responded to the Secretary of State's statement on proposals for long-term care funding saying; “Today’s announcement will provide much needed protection for those who face losing everything in the lottery of care costs. Whilst our members had campaigned for a lower level of cap, the £75,000
- [Care and Support Alliance Response to Joint Committee Report on the Draft Care and Support Bill](https://careandsupportalliance.com/care-and-support-alliance-response-to-joint-committee-report-on-the-draft-care-and-support-bill/) - The Care and Support Alliance today warned that the promise of social care reform was being threatened by a lack of funding. Responding to the Joint Committee report into the Draft Care and Support Bill, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, Simon Gillespie, said: “The CSA welcomes today’s report and its clear recognition that
- [Tell the Government to use its Spending Review to end the crisis in care funding](https://careandsupportalliance.com/tell-the-government-to-use-its-spending-review-to-end-the-crisis-in-care-funding/) - Today the Care and Support Alliance launches it's online action, calling on Jeremy Hunt MP to use the upcoming Comprehensive Spending Review to end the crisis. The current system is chronically underfunded, leaving thousands of people without the care and support they need. The Care and Support Alliance are looking to the Government to be bold and act
- [Care and Support Alliance briefing on Queen’s Speech](https://careandsupportalliance.com/care-and-support-alliance-briefing-on-queens-speech/) - Care and Support Alliance briefing on Queen’s Speech Proposed reforms welcome – but not enough on their own The Social Care system is in crisis - There is a rising need for social care in our society – due to an ageing population and increasing numbers of people with disabilities. - Local authorities across the
- [Queen's speech announces new Care Bill](https://careandsupportalliance.com/queens-speech-announces-new-care-bill/) - Responding to the inclusion of a Care Bill in today's Queen's Speech, Richard Hawkes, Chair of the Care & Support Alliance, said: “The social care system is in deep crisis. The number of older people, disabled people and carers that need social care is increasing. At the same time budgets are shrinking and support is
- [Care & Support Alliance Briefing on Second Reading of Care Bill](https://careandsupportalliance.com/care-support-alliance-briefing-on-second-reading-of-care-bill/) - Read the Care & Support Alliance Briefing for the Second Readin of the care Bill Care Bill 2nd Reading Briefing
- [Last chance to tell the Government to invest in care!](https://careandsupportalliance.com/last-chance-to-tell-the-government-to-invest-in-care/) - There are just weeks to go before the Chancellor will announce its Spending Review – which will decide spending on social care for the next two years. The current care system is chronically underfunded, meaning that thousands of people are being denied the care and support they need. This means thousands of older and disabled
- [Time to invest in care](https://careandsupportalliance.com/time-to-invest-in-care/) - Care and Support Alliance - Case Study Booklet Letter to the Chancellor The current social care system is in crisis. As demand for services increase, already stretched funds are struggling to cope. This is leaving too many disabled people, older people and their families without the vital care and support that they need. Aside from
- [Response to the Spending Review](https://careandsupportalliance.com/response-to-the-spending-review/) - Richard Hawkes, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance said: "The Care and Support Alliance is pleased that the Chancellor has recognised the compelling moral and economic case for investing in social care. The care system has been chronically underfunded by successive governments and so we welcome the news the Government has taken this step. “However
- [Government backs to right to advocacy in Care Bill](https://careandsupportalliance.com/government-backs-to-right-to-advocacy-in-care-bill/) - The Care and Support Alliance has welcomed a Government decision to guarantee that tens of thousands of people each year who would struggle to navigate the social care system alone can turn to an independent advocate. The announcement comes as the Government prepares to debate its Care Bill plans to reform the social care system
- [#WhatDoYouDoWithYours?](https://careandsupportalliance.com/whatdoyoudowithyours/) - From Friday 18th October, the Care and Support Alliance are asking #WhatDoYouDoWithYours? Do you go to the shops, go to work, see your friends? We’re asking you to share on Twitter and Facebook what you can do in your life because of social care – to increase awareness of how important it is in enabling people to
- [Care Bill will change lives - but the Government must go further](https://careandsupportalliance.com/care-bill-will-change-lives-but-the-government-must-go-further/) - More than a quarter of a million older and disabled people who need support for day-to-day tasks, and the families who care for them, won’t see the benefits of the Government’s welcome overhaul of social care, because of a plan to tightly ration who gets support. The figures come from new analysis of London School
- [CSA respond to Labour's care cost cap story](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-respond-to-labours-care-cost-cap-story/) - See story; BBC News Daily Express Richard Hawkes, chair of the Care and Support Alliance, says: “The social care system is on its knees. The Government proposals for a care cap are a positive step. But it is becoming clear that a huge number of older and disabled people that need support will not see
- [Joint letter to the Chancellor](https://careandsupportalliance.com/joint-letter-to-the-chancellor/) - Our joint letter has been published in The Times this morning, see the article here; http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/opinion/letters/article3939948.ece Sir, The winter A&E pressures, lonely older people, caring families unable to work, and disabled people struggling to live independently are all urgent, challenging issues for this Government. But behind them is a simple point: the need to fund councils
- [CSA respond to Autumn statement](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-respond-to-autumn-statement/) - Richard Hawkes, Chair of the CSA, said: "If this Government wants to ease the pressure on A&E this winter, it needs to invest in local, preventative, social care. ”Many older and disabled people need help with day-to-day tasks, like getting up, preparing meals and doing the shopping but chronic under-funding has seen hundreds of thousands
- [Press release: LSE research](https://careandsupportalliance.com/press-release-lse-research/) - LSE research: Half a million older and disabled people lose care since start of recession - Embargo: not for publication before 9pm on Sunday 15 December - Research reveals dramatic care funding squeeze - Care Bill: 75 charities back Government’s ‘bold’ reforms - CSA urges Government to re-think national care threshold and invest in local
- [Half a million older and disabled people lose care since start of recession](https://careandsupportalliance.com/half-a-million-older-and-disabled-people-lose-care-since-start-of-recession/) - Changes in the patterns of social care provision in England: 2005/6 to 2012/13 The Care and Support Alliance The Care and Support Alliance was set up in July 2009. It is a consortium of over 70 organisations that represent and support older and disabled people, including disabled children, those with long term conditions and their
- [Former Care Minister: 'Reforms must go further'](https://careandsupportalliance.com/former-care-minister-reforms-must-go-further/) - Former Care Minister wants care reforms to go further Adults receiving day-to-day help at home and in the community falls by a third (31%) since 2008 Care Bill: bold reforms at risk as 75 charities urge Government to re-think care threshold and invest in local support Former Care Minister Paul Burstow is fronting a cross-party
- [MP's debate eligibility amendment to Care Bill](https://careandsupportalliance.com/mps-debate-eligibility-amendment-to-care-bill/) - Today MPs debate the Government’s Care Reforms. Former Care Minister Paul Burstow is fronting a cross-party bid to make sure more older and disabled people get local care. Six MPs have now put their name to the eligibility amendment – making it the most backed, most cross-party amendment of the Care Bill. Here’s the link
- [Councils in England 'pay too little for homecare'](https://careandsupportalliance.com/councils-in-england-pay-too-little-for-homecare/) - Today BBC released a news story showing most councils in England pay less than the recommended minimum for personal home care. Data obtained under the Freedom of Information Act found only 4 in 101 cases showed providers being paid the minimum figure of £15.19 an hour, the minimum cost suggested by UKHCA. The average minimum
- [CSA respond to health select committee report](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-respond-to-health-select-committee-report/) - Today the Health Select Committee published their seventh report of Session 2013 - 2014, Public expenditure on health and social care. This report states a recommendation that the current level of real terms funding for social care should be ring-fenced. The report states "“We also recommend, as we did a year ago, that the current level
- [The Oldham Report](https://careandsupportalliance.com/the-oldham-report/) - Sir John Oldham, a former Department of Health lead on quality and innovation, is publishing an independent report into Labour’s Whole Person Care proposals. Commenting on the report, Richard Hawkes Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: “Chronic underfunding has left older and disabled people who need support to get up or out of
- [Joint Care Bill amendment with LGA and ADASS](https://careandsupportalliance.com/joint-care-bill-amendment-with-lga-and-adass/) - The CSA have agreed the wording of an amendment with the Local Government Association (LGA) and the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) which will be the priority for all of the three groups at Report Stage of the Care Bill. The Report Stage will be on 10th March. The amendment has been
- [People who don't get care support are nearly 1/3 more likely to end up in hospital](https://careandsupportalliance.com/people-who-dont-get-care-support-are-a-13-more-likely-to-end-up-in-hospital/) - People who don’t get care support at home are nearly a third more likely to end up in hospital 61% of older people who do not get help with the basics visit hospital each year Experts from NHS Confederation, British Red Cross, and Care and Support Alliance speak out Government must to address “chronic underfunding”
- [High cost of care](https://careandsupportalliance.com/high-cost-of-care/) - The Telegraph published our joint letter with ADASS, LGA and SOLACE this morning, ahead of the Care Bill second reading in Parliament this afternoon. The letter calls on the Government to support our joint amendment to the Bill, tabled by Paul Burstow, which aims to ensure monitoring of investment. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/letters/10686251/High-cost-of-care.html SIR – Not only has
- [CSA respond to the first day of Care Bill report stage](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-respond-to-the-first-day-of-care-bill-report-stage/) - Richard Hawkes, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance said: “The social care system is on its knees. Chronic under-funding is leaving people without the support they need to get up and get out of the house. Without that support they are more likely to be isolated, fall into crisis and end up in A&E.
- [13 March 2014 - CSA response to NAO report: Adult Social Care in England](https://careandsupportalliance.com/13-march-2014-csa-response-to-nao-report-adult-social-care-in-england/) - Responding the National Audit Office report: Adult Social Care in England, Richard Hawkes, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: “This is another powerful reminder that chronic underfunding has left the social care system on its knees. “This means more people struggling to get up, get washed, get dressed and get out of the
- [Tell George Osborne to end the care crisis on 19th March](https://careandsupportalliance.com/tell-george-osborne-to-end-the-care-crisis-on-19th-march/) - The Care and Support Alliance is calling on the Chancellor George Osborne to urgently invest in care on Budget Day, 19th March 2014.Please help us send a strong message to the Government by taking part in our Thunderclap on social media today. http://thndr.it/1itiEwl. Taking part is as easy as a click of a button. By signing
- [CSA response to the Budget (19 March 2014)](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-response-to-the-budget-19-march-2014-2/) - Richard Hawkes, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: “The Chancellor is clear the recovery must be about providing people with security. “If you’re old or disabled that means knowing that if you need support to get up, get dressed and get out; that you won’t be trapped in your home. “The Government’s flagship
- [CSA Press Release: People who can’t move around their home won’t get support under care plans (26 March 2014)](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-press-release-people-who-cant-move-around-their-home-wont-get-support-under-care-plans-26-march-2014/) - People who need help to move around their home, to communicate with family and friends or take part in their community will risk losing local care and support, according to new analysis of Government flagship reform of care. As the influential Public Accounts Committee prepares to investigate the care system, the Care and Support Alliance
- [CSA press statement on Better Care Fund (7 May 2014)](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-press-statement-on-better-care-fund-7-may-2014/) - Richard Hawkes, chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: “The care system is on its knees. Integration of health and social care is an important part of the solution. “The Better Care Fund is also about finding savings in a chronically underfunded system. “It’s really important that those savings are realised. As the Barker
- [CSA Press Release: CSA Response to Government plans for who gets care from 2015 (06 June 2014)](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-press-release-csa-response-to-government-plans-for-who-gets-care-from-2015-06-june-2014/) - The Government has today published its proposals for who will and who won’t get social care from 2015 under the new Care Act, introducing new national criteria for social care eligibility. Responding to the publication of the draft regulations and guidance for implementation of part 1 of the Care Act, Richard Hawkes, Chair of the Care and
- [CSA members respond to Government's proposed eligibility criteria for social care (06 June 2014)](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-members-respond-to-governments-proposed-eligibility-criteria-for-social-care-06-june-2014/) - The Government has today published its proposals for who will and who won’t get social care from 2015 under the new Care Act, with new national criteria for social care eligibility. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/care-act-2014-launch-of-care-and-support-consultation CSA members have been responding to the announcement. Sense: Threshold for social care “far too high” National deafblind charity Sense today (06 June) warned
- [CSA Press Release: Response to ADASS survey of social care budgets (02 July 2014)](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-press-release-response-to-adass-survey-of-social-care-budgets-02-july-2014/) - Today the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) have released their influential annual survey of social care budgets: http://www.adass.org.uk/social-care-services-unsustainable-adass/ The survey shows the continuing significant impact of budget reductions on the social care sector. The survey shows that: - Taking into account increasing need, there has been a 26% reduction in social care
- [CSA Press Release: Response to Public Accounts Committee Report on Adult Social Care (10 July 2014)](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-press-release-response-to-public-accounts-committee-report-10-july-2014/) - On 10 July, the Public Accounts Committee published a report expressing concern over the care reforms. The Committee said that the Government "does not fully understand" the scale of the problems faced by local councils and care providers in looking after increasing numbers of elderly and disabled people despite funding cuts. Their report found that
- [E-action - national eligibility criteria consultation (July 2014)](https://careandsupportalliance.com/e-action-national-eligibility-criteria-consultation-july-2014/) - Age UK have put together an e-action that makes it easy for people to respond to the consultation on the national eligibility criteria. Take the e-action here: http://e-activist.com/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=31&ea.campaign.id=30327 CSA members can share this on social media and encourage their audiences to have their say on the national eligibility criteria. It is not specific to older people
- [CSA responses to the 2014 Care Act consultation](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-responses-to-the-2014-care-act-consultation/) - The consultation on the regulations and guidance to the 2014 Care Act opened on 6 June.Throughout the consultation, the Care & Support Alliance has been actively engaging with the Department of Health and have submitted responses to the consultation on particular issues of importance. You can find the responses we have submitted so far, here. This
- [CSA responds to Age UK estimates of almost 900,000 older people with unmet care needs](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-responds-to-age-uk-estimates-of-almost-900000-older-people-with-unmet-care-needs/) - Richard Hawkes, chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: “Every day, our 75 organisations hear horror stories of older and disabled people who struggle to get the support they need to simply get up, get dressed and get out of the house. “This is also putting unbearable pressure on family carers. “The new Care
- [CSA Press Release: The English public has given a ‘vote of no confidence’ in the care system (31 August 2014)](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-press-release-the-english-public-has-given-a-vote-of-no-confidence-in-the-care-system-31-august-2014/) - See coverage by Sky News and The Sunday Telegraph: http://news.sky.com/story/1327512/warning-over-dramatic-rationing-of-care http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/elderhealth/11063984/Only-one-in-four-have-faith-in-system-to-care-for-them-in-old-age.html 75 leading charities: one of the largest ever independent surveys of social care in England shows people back funding increase - Six in 10 people are not confident they will receive sufficient care; that goes up to seven in 10 for over 60s
- [CSA response to the Alzheimer's Society's report on care costs for people with dementia (10 Sept 2014)](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-response-to-the-alzheimers-societys-report-on-care-costs-for-people-with-dementia/) - Responding to today’s news about dementia care, Richard Hawkes, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: “Today’s shock findings from Alzheimer’s Society represent yet more evidence that care is in crisis. “Care is now undoubtedly an election issue. “Population changes mean more and more people need care. Yet fewer and fewer people get it,
- [New care overhaul leaves 300k older and disabled people struggling to live on their own (23 Oct 2014)](https://careandsupportalliance.com/new-care-overhaul-leaves-300k-older-and-disabled-people-struggling-to-live-on-their-own-23-oct-2014/) - Care & Support Alliance Press Release: New care overhaul leaves 300k older and disabled people struggling to live on their own (23rd October 2014) Following a crucial Government announcement on its flagship care reforms, a coalition of more than 75 charities is calling on the Government to urgently reconsider plans that risk leaving more than 300,000 older
- [CSA members respond to the Government's new national eligibility criteria for care (23 Oct 2014)](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-members-respond-to-the-governments-new-national-eligibility-criteria-for-care-23-oct-2014/) - Age UK Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK, said: “It is hugely disappointing that the new national eligibility criteria fail to give more people access to care. The care system is in a desperate place with funding failing to keep pace with rising demand. As a result, care is now restricted to only those
- [CSA response to Better Care Fund announcement (30 October 2014)](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-response-to-better-care-fund-announcement-30-october-2014/) - Today (30 October), the Department of Communities and Local Government, and the Department of Health, approved local plans for Better Care Fund (BCF) spending and announced further money for the scheme following increased investment from local authorities. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/better-care-plans-to-help-elderly-and-reduce-hospital-visits# The Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt MP, wrote in the Telegraph yesterday that the £5.3 billion - an increase
- [Careweneed.com: See the facts and compare your views on care](https://careandsupportalliance.com/careweneed-com-see-the-facts-and-compare-your-views-on-care/) - The Care & Support Alliance has developed an online tool which reveals key statistics about social care in each constituency in England. Simply type in your postcode and find out how many older people, disabled people and carers live in your area to gain an idea of how crucial social care is to so many
- [CSA response to Autumn Statement commitment to extra NHS funding (3 December 2014)](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-response-to-autumn-statement-commitment-to-extra-nhs-funding-3-december-2014/) - Today the Chancellor, George Osborne, confirmed £2bn of extra annual funding for the national health service in his Autumn Statement. The £2bn, to be introduced from April 2015, includes: £300m new funding for GPs to invest in their facilities and develop a wider range of care and treatment outside hospitals. £1bn from underspending by other Whitehall departments.
- [The Telegraph launches Justice for the Elderly campaign: CSA response (13 December 2014)](https://careandsupportalliance.com/the-telegraph-launches-justice-for-the-elderly-campaign-csa-response-13-december-2014/) - On 13 December, the Telegraph newspaper launched their Justice for the Elderly campaign, demanding 'radical reforms to ensure that elderly and disabled people are treated with dignity in a care system the public can trust'. The campaign is calling for: Proper training for care workers Properly licensed and paid care workers Better regulation of care services A new,
- [Squeeze on social care intensifies pressure on NHS: emergency admissions at record high (19 December)](https://careandsupportalliance.com/squeeze-on-social-care-intensifies-pressure-on-nhs-emergency-admissions-at-record-high-19-december/) - NHS England have today (19 December) released their weekly ‘winter health check’, the last of 2014, further revealing the pressure that the NHS is currently under. Emergency admissions in the last week are at their highest number since records began over a decade ago, with 111,062 patients being admitted to A&E. The NHS also experienced very high levels of
- [CSA response to £25 million social care funding to ease A&E pressures](https://careandsupportalliance.com/25-million-to-ease-ae-pressures/) - Ministers have approved an emergency injection of £25m for social care for older people in areas where hospitals are facing the biggest problems of delayed patient discharges. The announcement was made on 20 January. The CSA welcomes the recognition that there is a connection between underfunding of social care and the current crisis in A&E.
- [Chronic underfunding in social care adding to A&E pressures as waiting times hit record high (6 Jan)](https://careandsupportalliance.com/joint-letter-spending-cuts-have-left-the-nhs-and-social-care-in-crisis/) - Responding to the publication today (6 Jan) by NHS England of A&E waiting times in the week before Christmas, Richard Hawkes, Chair of the Care & Support Alliance, which represents more than 75 of leading Britain's charities, said: “These statistics reflect the huge pressure not just on the health service but also the ongoing squeeze in council-funded
- [Age UK report "reveals scale of social care crisis"](https://careandsupportalliance.com/age-uk-report-scale-of-care-crisis/) - Responding to the publication of new figures by Age UK showing the extent of cuts to the social care system, Richard Hawkes, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, which represents more than 75 charities, said: “These alarming figures reveal the scale of the crisis facing the social care system. “Every day, our organisations hear horror
- [CSA co-signs LGA letter: Spending cuts have left the NHS and social care in crisis](https://careandsupportalliance.com/categorynews/) - Local government, health and social care leaders have signed a letter published in today's Observer (25 January) warning we cannot wait any longer for the looming disaster in health and care to be fixed. "The health and social care system is chronically underfunded. While this remains the case, care and support for elderly and disabled people will only deteriorate.
- [CSA response to Labour's 10 year plan for health and social care](https://careandsupportalliance.com/labour-ten-year-plan-health-and-care/) - The Labour Party has today (27 January) announced its 10 year plan for health and social care in England. Responding to the proposals, Richard Hawkes, Chair of the Care & Support Alliance, said: “We welcome all proposals to develop a more joined up and preventative health and care system. “One in three people have experience of
- [Cap on care costs addresses only "small part of the problem"](https://careandsupportalliance.com/cap-on-care-costs-addresses-only-small-part-of-the-problem/) - The BBC has launched an online guide to the care system for the over-65s (28 January). The "care calculator" covers both residential care and the support provided in people's own homes, for tasks such as washing and dressing: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-31004434 For those in England, it can calculate an estimate of how much they may have to pay before
- [Cap on care costs consultation published](https://careandsupportalliance.com/cap-on-care-costs-consultation-published/) - The Department of Health have today published a consultation on draft regulations and guidance to implement the cap on care costs. The cap is due to be introduced from April 2016 under the Care Act 2014. Responding to the publication of the consultation, Richard Hawkes, Chair of the Care & Support Alliance said of the cap: “One-in-three people have experience
- [Care & Support Alliance Brand Assets](https://careandsupportalliance.com/care-support-alliance-brand-assets/) - The CSA logo, avatars, roundel and brand guidelines.
- [Literature and visuals](https://careandsupportalliance.com/general-election-toolkit/) - Here you'll find resources for use at General Election local hustings or other such events. This includes our latest publications and a poster template we can adapt for you. If you are holding an event and would like to borrow a pop-up banner, do get in touch - you can see what they look like here
- [2015 Budget must protect care funding like the NHS to avoid another winter crisis](https://careandsupportalliance.com/the-2015-budget-must-protect-care-funding-like-the-nhs-to-avoid-another-winter-crisis/) - Social care funding must be protected in the same way that it is for the NHS in the next Budget or another crisis such as the one seen this winter will be unavoidable, local government leaders are warning today. The Local Government Association (LGA) are urging the Chancellor to protect social care funding in next
- [Funding reform needed to save adult social care from collapse, say local government Commission](https://careandsupportalliance.com/funding-reform-needed-to-save-adult-social-care-from-collapse-say-local-government-commission/) - The Independent Commission on Local Government Finance has today published a report warning that adult social care is facing financial crisis with minimal scope for further efficiencies. Without reform, the Commission warns, councils will have to find an additional £4.3 billion by 2020 to manage care services at the current levels. The report finds that councils are on a
- [The BCF prioritises NHS spending over social care, MPs find](https://careandsupportalliance.com/the-bcf-prioritises-nhs-spending-over-social-care-mps-find/) - NHS spending is being prioritised above social care and care services are unlikely to be protected to the extent promised, a Public Accounts Committee report on the Better Care Fund (BCF) has found. A primary objective of the Fund was to protect the provision of adult social care services locally. However, the Committee say that
- [Social care cuts piling pressure on GPs, CSA polling shows](https://careandsupportalliance.com/social-care-cuts-piling-pressure-on-gps-csa-polling-shows/) - Almost 90% of GPs fear that social care services are not providing a sufficient level of care for patients, leading to extra pressure on surgeries and other parts of the health system, according to a poll of over 800 GPs. Ahead of next week’s budget, the poll reveals deep concern from GPs about the impact
- [RCGP and CSA members respond to GP poll findings](https://careandsupportalliance.com/rcgp-and-csa-members-respond-to-gp-poll-findings/) - The Royal College of General Practitioners Dr Maureen Baker, Chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners, said: “GPs are facing unprecedented pressures in trying to care for increasing numbers of patients with increasingly limited resources. But we are well aware of the strain felt by our social care colleagues and it would be misguided
- [CSA Response to 2015 Budget](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-response-to-2015-budget/) - Today Chancellor George Osborne set out his last budget before the election. The Care and Support Alliance is disappointed that there were no new announcements that would help tackle the crisis in social care funding. Responding to the Budget Richard Hawkes, Chair of the Care & Support Alliance, said: “We are disappointed that there is
- [The Care Act: 'national government must invest so councils can deliver'](https://careandsupportalliance.com/the-care-act-national-government-must-invest-so-councils-can-deliver/) - This week, on April 1, the long-anticipated Care Act comes into force. Chair of the Care & Support Alliance, Richard Hawkes wrote this piece for the Local Government Association First Magazine. This new piece of legislation is extremely significant. We now have a single, modern law that places the wellbeing of the individual at the
- [Three-quarters of MPs support protection of social care funding](https://careandsupportalliance.com/three-quarters-of-mps-support-protection-of-social-care-funding/) - Three-quarters of MPs agree that central government funding for adult social care should be protected in the same way as money for the NHS. It is clear that care is an election issue across the political spectrum and for the public - our YouGov public polling last year showed that investment in care is a
- [Care Act comes into force: “built on sand” without adequate funding](https://careandsupportalliance.com/care-act-comes-into-force-today-built-on-sand-without-adequate-funding-2/) - The Care & Support Alliance is warning that the Government’s flagship changes to the social care system, which are introduced today, are “built on sand” without adequate funding for disabled and older people and their carers. The Care Act is a bold attempt to reform the system, but without more funding, thousands of disabled and
- [Telling the human stories of a care system in crisis](https://careandsupportalliance.com/telling-the-human-stories-of-a-care-system-in-crisis/) - Through our work on the Care Act, the CSA has shown that when we work together we can have a powerful influence. CSA members are currently gathering information on how cuts to care budgets over the past few years, as well as the Care Act, are impacting peoples’ lives, and the stories of those who do
- [Jeremy Hunt reappointed as Health Secretary](https://careandsupportalliance.com/jeremy-hunt-reappointed-as-health-secretary/) - Prime Minister David Cameron has confirmed that Jeremy Hunt will continue as Secretary of State for Health, following the election on 7th May. Following his reappointment, Mr Hunt spoke about his priorities. As part of this he highlighted the need for 'a step change in services offered through GP surgeries, community care and social care'.
- [ADASS make urgent plea to protect essential care for vulnerable people (4 June)](https://careandsupportalliance.com/adass-make-urgent-plea-to-protect-essential-care-for-vulnerable-people-4-june/) - The annual Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) budget survey report, published today, highlights the worsening crisis in adult social care funding. ADASS are making an urgent plea for sustained and substantial additional funding to protect essential services for older and disabled people. Social care is expecting a £1.1bn funding cut this year,
- [NAO report reaffirms risk that Care Act proves 'built on sand' (11 June 2015)](https://careandsupportalliance.com/nao-report-reaffirms-risk-that-care-act-proves-built-on-sand-11-june-2015/) - The National Audit Office is today warning that local authorities face serious financial pressures, with increasing demand for adult social care as their budgets continue to be cut. The NAO report on the first-phase of the Care Act reforms found that the Department of Health has implemented the first phase of the 2014 Care Act
- [Vicky McDermott elected chair of the CSA](https://careandsupportalliance.com/vicky-mcdermott-elected-chair-of-the-csa/) - The Care and Support Alliance has today elected a new Chair, the Chief Executive of Papworth Trust Vicky McDermott. She replaces Richard Hawkes of Scope who stepped down in May. Sue Brown, Head of Public Policy at Sense will remain the Vice-Chair. She takes over as Chair at a crucial time with a new Government
- [Over a million older people are now struggling to cope alone, Age UK warn ahead of the Budget (7 July 2015)](https://careandsupportalliance.com/over-a-million-older-people-are-now-struggling-to-cope-alone-age-uk-warn-ahead-of-the-budget-7-july-2015/) - The number of older people who have difficulty with basic tasks such as getting out of bed, washing and dressing but who get no help has now soared to over 1 million (1,004,000) according to shocking new analysis by CSA member, Age UK. At a time when the size of the older population is growing
- [The Budget: more money for health, but offers nothing to a social care system in crisis (8 July 2015)](https://careandsupportalliance.com/the-budget-more-money-for-health-but-offers-nothing-to-a-social-care-system-in-crisis-8-july-2015/) - The Government has today reaffirmed its commitment to NHS England’s Five Year Forward view, committing the additional £8 billion a year of NHS funding pledged during the Conservative election campaign. Despite recognition from the Health Secretary that effective social care support relieves pressure on the health service, and growing evidence that budget cuts to the
- [CSA responds to care cap deferral (17 July 2015)](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-welcomes-care-cap-deferral/) - The Care and Support Alliance has welcomed the Government’s announcement that it will delay the introduction of a care cap as the right decision at the current time. The coalition of leading charities representing older and disabled people, as well as carers and families, has said that more funding for care must be the priority.
- [Capping care costs: Telegraph letter from CSA Chair (24 July 2015)](https://careandsupportalliance.com/capping-care-costs-telegraph-letter-from-csa-chair-24-july-2015/) - Capping care costs SIR – Last week, the Government announced plans to delay the implementation of a cap on care costs in England until 2020. This was the right thing to do; continuing with the care cap would have been a costly diversion of energy and resources at a critical time. The top priority must
- [New evidence from Age UK strengthens call for greater investment in care](https://careandsupportalliance.com/new-evidence-from-age-uk-strengthens-call-for-greater-investment-in-care/) - Age UK have today called on the Government to invest an additional sum of less than four per cent of the annual NHS budget to address the unmet care needs of more than one million people over 65 years old. The Care and Support Alliance are supporting Age UK's call for greater investment in care.
- [#SaveOurHomecare Thunderclap highlights the underfunding of homecare services](https://careandsupportalliance.com/saveourhomecare-thunderclap-highlights-the-underfunding-of-homecare-services/) - Care & Support Alliance member United Kingdom Homecare Association (UKHCA) have launched an e-petition to lobby the Government to allocate essential funds needed to ensure homecare services are properly funded. Homecare services support almost a million people each year to live at home. However, homecare support is not possible unless it is properly funded. The
- [King’s Fund report shows the impact underfunded social care is having on the NHS](https://careandsupportalliance.com/kings-fund-report-shows-the-impact-underfunded-social-care-is-having-on-the-nhs/) - The King’s Fund has today (22nd October 2015) published its 17th Quarterly Monitoring report on NHS performance. The report confirms the detrimental impact that underfunding of social care is having on the NHS, which the Care and Support Alliance has been reporting for a long time. The report surveyed NHS Finance Directors and Clinical Commissioners.
- [Leading organisations call for urgent investment into social care system](https://careandsupportalliance.com/leading-organisations-call-for-urgent-investment-into-social-care-system/) - Ahead of the 2015 Spending Review, organisations from across the care sector have called on the government to commit to redirecting money saved as a result of the deferral of the care cap, into reversing the decline in the care system. Representing older and disabled people, as well as carers and families, a coalition of
- [Leading organisations call on the Government to invest critically needed funds into social care](https://careandsupportalliance.com/leading-organisations-call-on-the-government-to-invest-critically-needed-funds-into-social-care/) - The Telegraph has today published a letter signed by the Care and Support Alliance the Care Providers Alliance (CPA), Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG), Association for Real Change (ARC) and Age UK, calling on the Government to urgently reinvest the £6 billion initially reserved for the cap on care costs, which has now been delayed
- [A year on from Baker Commission: Social Care In a Bleaker State](https://careandsupportalliance.com/a-year-on-from-baker-commission-social-care-in-a-bleaker-state/) - It has been a year since the Baker Commission published its ‘new settlement’ for social care, which called for a single-ring-fenced budget for social care, with a single commissioner. The Commission also strongly recommended that social care system be simplified to reduce confusion and to ensure that needs are able to be effectively met. The
- [Call to Action: Write to Corbyn](https://careandsupportalliance.com/call-to-action-write-to-corbyn/) - This is a key moment for social care funding, as we are fast approaching the Government’s Spending Review on November 25th. This is when the Government decides what money to spend where. To help put pressure on the Government to increase funding for social care, the Care and Support Alliance is working to get a
- [Leading organisations write to the Prime Minister outlining the growing evidence that social care is in crisis](https://careandsupportalliance.com/leading-organisations-write-to-the-prime-minister-outlining-the-growing-evidence-that-social-care-is-in-crisis/) - Dear Prime Minister, Our organisations all submitted representations to HM Treasury to inform the forthcoming spending review. We all highlighted the fact that the care system is in crisis, with £4.6 billion in funding already taken out of the system whilst care needs are rising. The urgency of the need to address this underfunding is
- [Lack of social care funding will have devastating impact on NHS](https://careandsupportalliance.com/lack-of-social-care-funding-will-have-devastating-impact-on-nhs/) - The Care and Support Alliance has released the following statement in reference to today’s report from the Nuffield Trust highlighting the problems faced by the NHS this winter unless there are more beds in care homes and other community settings. Vicky McDermott, chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: “The Care and Support Alliance
- [CSA responds to the potential changes to the Attendance Allowance](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-responds-to-the-potential-changes-to-the-attendance-allowance/) - Today, the Government have announced plans to consult on devolving responsibility of Attendance Allowance, the benefit offered to older people to assist with the cost of daily living, to local councils. Read the Care and Support Alliance’s response below. Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, Vicky McDermott said: "Attendance Allowance is a lifeline for
- [Social care: in Parliament](https://careandsupportalliance.com/social-care-in-parliament/) - Our public affairs work has resulted in an increased focus on care in Parliament. In the last Prime Ministers Questions before the Christmas recess, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn stressed that difficulties in the NHS “are largely due to the pressures on the adult care system…which is under enormous stress.” He also noted the links between
- [NHS and Social Care Commission Debate: Summary](https://careandsupportalliance.com/nhs-and-social-care-commission-debate-summary/) - Community and Social Care Minister Alistair Burt has told MPs that the Government does not support the call for an independent Commission on the NHS and social care. Speaking during yesterday’s debate in the House of Commons on a proposed commission, the Minister argued that the Government had ‘put in place the financing that we
- [CSA responds to the latest delayed discharge figures](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-responds-to-the-latest-delayed-discharge-figures/) - NHS England have today published the latest figures on delayed discharge. The Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, Vicky McDermott has said: “The official figures demonstrate that delayed discharges have risen by 35% due to a lack of social care options for patients. The Government’s own figures very clearly show people aren’t getting the
- [CSA responds to the new social care precept figures published by LGA](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-responds-to-the-new-social-care-precept-figures-published-by-lga/) - The Local Government Association have today published the results of their survey, which has found that 9 in 10 councils plans to use the 2% social care precept. The LGA estimate that the precept will raise £372 million, and have said that the money will largely be spent on dealing the cost of the National
- [CSA responds to the Goverment's Budget](https://careandsupportalliance.com/csa-responds-to-the-goverments-budget/) - For immediate release 16th March The Care and Support Alliance’s response to the Government’s Budget March 2016 Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said “The Chancellor claims to be investing in our physical and cultural infrastructure but is ignoring an essential infrastructure of our country – social care. Without adequate social care
- [Concerns that business rate legislation may lead to greater social care inequalities](https://careandsupportalliance.com/concerns-that-business-rate-legislation-may-lead-to-greater-social-care-inequalities/) - Legislation announced in the Queens Speech today could lead to greater inequalities in the quality and amount of social care people receive, warn the Care and Support Alliance (CSA). The Government has announced that Councils will be able to retain 100% of business rate returns. This comes alongside plans announced in the budget to cut
- [Care and Support Alliance’s response to National Audit Office (NAO) report ‘Discharging older patients from hospital’](https://careandsupportalliance.com/care-and-support-alliances-response-to-national-audit-office-nao-report-discharging-older-patients-from-hospital/) - Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: “The Government cannot keep ignoring that underfunding social care is short sighted and damaging. It is putting unnecessary pressure on the NHS and worsening people’s health. “This report highlights that the NHS is losing £820 million a year on treating older patients who no longer
- [Latest delayed discharge figures continue to show the impact of social care underfunding](https://careandsupportalliance.com/latest-delayed-discharge-figures-continue-to-show-the-impact-of-social-care-underfunding/) - NHS England have today released the delayed discharge figures for April. Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: “Today’s figures highlight the massive pressure our health and social care system is under. “More people are going to A&E, and a third of delayed discharge is caused by social care not being in place. The
- [Department for Communities and Local Government publish new figures on councils adult social care spend](https://careandsupportalliance.com/department-for-communities-and-local-government-publish-new-figures-on-councils-adult-social-care-spend/) - The Department for Communities and Local Goverment have published new figures showing local councils are planning to invest an extra £308 million this year on adult social care services. Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said “The care system is chronically underfunded, and while we welcome this extra money it is a
- [The ADASS Budget Survey makes for grim reading](https://careandsupportalliance.com/the-adass-2016-budget-survey-makes-for-grim-reading/) - The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) have today published their annual budget survey. Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: “These figures will make grim reading for older and disabled people and their carers, who rely on social care to do the basics in life. “With at least a
- [Care and Support Alliance’s response to Health Committee’s report: Impact of the Spending Review on health and social care](https://careandsupportalliance.com/care-and-support-alliances-response-to-health-committees-report-impact-of-the-spending-review-on-health-and-social-care/) - The Health Select Committee have today published their report following an inquiry into the impact of the Spending Review on health and social care. Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: “The chair of the committee Dr Wollaston, MP, says ‘Increasing numbers of people with genuine social care needs are no longer
- [Care and Support Alliance pays tribute to Harold Bodmer](https://careandsupportalliance.com/care-and-support-alliance-pays-tribute-to-harold-bodmer/) - The Care Sector today have being paying tribute to ADASS President, Harold Bodmer, following the news of his untimely passing. Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance said: “Everyone at the Care and Support Alliance is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Harold Bodmer. “His commitment to improving the health and
- [Has the Government made social care less of a priority?](https://careandsupportalliance.com/has-the-government-made-social-care-less-of-a-priority/) - Conservative Home has today published a comment piece by the Chair of the Care & Support Alliance, Vicky McDermott. The article notes the critical need for social care to be a key priority and to be included in the Governments vision for a fairer society. The full article can read here. Contact: csa@nas.org.uk, 0207
- [Social care continues to account for a third of all delayed discharge](https://careandsupportalliance.com/social-care-continues-to-account-for-a-third-of-all-delayed-discharge/) - NHS England have today published the delayed discharge figures for June, which continues to show that social care accounts for a third of all delayed discharge. You can read more about the June figures here. Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: “The Government cannot continue to ignore the crisis that means
- [Delayed discharge is at record high](https://careandsupportalliance.com/delayed-discharge-is-at-record-high/) - The latest delayed discharge figures published by NHS England today has shown that numbers are the highest since records began in 2010. You can find out more information here. Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: “More people are being kept in hospital unnecessarily because of failures in the health and social
- [The King's Fund and Nuffield Trust publish report on social care and older people](https://careandsupportalliance.com/the-kings-fund-and-nuffield-trust-publish-report-on-social-care-and-older-people/) - The King's Fund and Nuffield Trust have today published their report on social care and older people. Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: "Social care is life support. It's as basic as washing and dressing. Yet while more and more people need it less get it because of chronic underfunding. It's
- [Community Care figures show that fewer people are receiving support](https://careandsupportalliance.com/community-care-figures-show-that-fewer-people-are-receiving-support/) - Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance said: “Figures released from NHS Digital today show that fewer and fewer people are receiving the care and support they desperately need (1). This is yet another indicator of the impact that chronic underfunding of social care in England is having. “Many vulnerable people rely on
- [Another month of record-breaking delayed discharge figures](https://careandsupportalliance.com/another-month-of-record-breaking-delayed-discharge-figures/) - The delayed discharge figures published today by NHS England show that figures are the highest since records first began. Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance said: “Record breaking delayed discharge figures are continuing to add unnecessary pressure on an already stretched NHS. The figures for August are the highest since records
- [State of Care report finds adult social care is reaching a 'tipping point'](https://careandsupportalliance.com/cqc-state-of-care-report-finds-adult-social-care-is-reaching-a-tipping-point/) - The annual report by the Care Quality Commission highlighted the growing crisis facing social care, and the subsequent impact on the NHS. Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance said: “Today's Care Quality Commission report highlights the fragility of the social care sector because of Government underfunding. This report highlights that after all
- [Social care system is failing young people](https://careandsupportalliance.com/social-care-system-is-failing-young-people/) - New research from the disability charity Scope has found that the care system is failing to meet the needs of young disabled people (17-30 year old). A survey on young disabled people found: 61% want support to get involved in their communities but are not supported to do so. 60% are not getting the support
- [Delayed discharge figures continue to be at a record-breaking high](https://careandsupportalliance.com/delayed-discharge-figures-continue-to-be-at-a-record-breaking-high/) - The latest delayed discharge figures today published by NHS England, show that figures are the highest they have been since records began in 2010, reaching a total of 196,200 delayed days for September. Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance said: “Delayed discharge is overwhelming the NHS. The delayed discharge numbers have remained at
- [Social care sector unites to call for greater funding ahead of Autumn Statement](https://careandsupportalliance.com/social-care-sector-unites-to-call-for-greater-funding-ahead-of-autumn-statement/) - 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,
- [Chancellor is 'deeply irresponsible' for ignoring social care](https://careandsupportalliance.com/chancellor-is-deeply-irresponsible-for-ignoring-social-care/) - 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
- [Yet another month of record-breaking delayed discharge](https://careandsupportalliance.com/yet-another-month-of-record-breaking-delayed-discharge/) - The latest delayed discharge figures published by NHS England show that figures remain at a record-breaking high for the fourth consecutive month. You can read our response below. Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance said: “Today’s figures show hospitals wards are still being used as an inadequate substitute for proper care in
- [Care and Support Alliance responds to reports that the Government will increase the social care precept](https://careandsupportalliance.com/care-and-support-alliance-responds-to-reports-that-the-government-will-increase-the-social-care-precept/) - Reports today suggest that the Government plan to increase the social care precept to 6% over the next year two years, amounting to a total increase of 1%. You can read our response to the reports below. Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: “Having ignored social care at the Autumn Statement it
- [Council tax rise to pay for care is 'a drop in the ocean'](https://careandsupportalliance.com/council-tax-rise-to-pay-for-care-is-a-drop-in-the-ocean/) - Today, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Sajid Javid presented the local government settlement, allowing councils to increase council tax by 6% over two years to raise extra funds for adult social care. Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: “We welcome any extra money for our chronically underfunded care system which currently leaves at least
- [Delayed discharge continues to strain NHS](https://careandsupportalliance.com/delayed-discharge-continues-to-strain-nhs/) - Delayed discharge figures, published today by NHS England, continue to demonstrate the increasing impact of social care underfunding. Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance said: “These figures give us an indication of the state of the NHS itself and clearly it’s in a critical condition, with today’s numbers being the highest recorded
- [Delayed discharge is an 'ever increasing problem'](https://careandsupportalliance.com/delayed-discharge-is-an-ever-increasing-problem/) - The Care and Support Alliance responds to the delayed discharge figures published by NHS England. Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: “Today’s figures are another indication of how much pressure our health and social care system is under. “There is no plan on how to stop the ever increasing problem of
- [Lack of social care is piling pressure on surgeries and A&Es](https://careandsupportalliance.com/lack-of-social-care-is-piling-pressure-on-surgeries-and-aes/) - Almost 9 out of 10 GPs (89%) think reductions in social care are leading to extra pressures in their surgeries. Even more (93%) think that the lack of social care is leading to extra pressure on A&Es and contributing to increased delayed discharges from hospital. Ahead of next week’s budget, the poll of over 1000
- [Spring Budget 2017: CSA Response](https://careandsupportalliance.com/spring-budget-2017-csa-response/) - The Care and Support Alliance’s response to the March Budget, 2017. Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: “Today’s announcement is a welcome reprieve for social care but it isn’t a long term fix “By committing an extra £1bn for social care in 17/18 and £1bn for the following two years, the Government
- [Take part: survey of social workers' looks at care package cuts](https://careandsupportalliance.com/take-part-survey-of-social-workers-looks-at-care-package-cuts/) - Community Care and the Care and Support Alliance have launched a survey asking adult social workers about the decisions they are making about peoples' care in the current financial climate. Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/G35B6VS Directors of adult social services were clear at the start of the last financial year that 24% of planned savings in 2016-17 would come
- [Chair of Care and Support Alliance stepping down](https://careandsupportalliance.com/chair-of-care-and-support-alliance-stepping-down/) - Today the Care and Support Alliance (CSA) announced that Vicky McDermott will be stepping down as Chair as she is leaving her post as Chief Executive of the Papworth Trust. The Chair of the Alliance is selected from Senior Managers from within the coalition. Vicky will be leaving in September to become Chief Executive and
- [Care and Support Alliance’s response to NHS England’s March 2017 Delayed Transfers of Care Data](https://careandsupportalliance.com/care-and-support-alliances-response-to-nhs-englands-march-2017-delayed-transfers-of-care-data/) - Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: “The figures released today highlight the strain our social care system is under. Delays attributed to social care have soared by 23 per cent in the last year alone (1). These delayed discharge figures are one of the indicators that social care services simply aren’t
- [The Care and Support Alliance’s response to the Queen’s Speech](https://careandsupportalliance.com/the-care-and-support-alliances-response-to-the-queens-speech/) - Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: “We welcome the inclusion of the social care consultation in the Queen’s Speech. It must finally be a priority for the Government and the consultation must not be an excuse to kick the issue into the long grass. “The fact is we’ve had 20 years
- [The Care and Support Alliance’s response to the ADASS Budget Survey Findings, 2017](https://careandsupportalliance.com/the-care-and-support-alliances-response-to-the-adass-budget-survey-findings-2017/) - Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: “Today's findings show the grave threat that social care is under. “Social care, which many rely on as life support, is essential in meeting the needs of disabled and older people and their families to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Despite the Government’s injection of cash,
- [Share your social care story with the CSA](https://careandsupportalliance.com/share-your-social-care-story-with-the-csa/) - Are you a part of our care system, be it as a care user, carer, social worker or family member? We'd love to hear your story. As an Alliance campaigning to get people the care they deserve we want your stories about the state of the system. Please tell us about your experience, or if
- ['The care system is in crisis. To deny this is woefully wrong'](https://careandsupportalliance.com/the-care-system-is-in-crisis-to-deny-this-is-woefully-wrong/) - The Care & Support Alliance today submitted a letter to the Observer, in response to claims that 'there is no gap' in social care funding. The care system is in crisis. To deny this is woefully wrong Without urgent reform, the social care system will fail the hundreds of thousands of people who rely on
- [Cross-party talks kick off](https://careandsupportalliance.com/cross-party-talks-on-social-care-reform-kick-off/) - The Care & Support Alliance has warmly welcomed the start of cross-party talks on the future of social care. In a joint statement, welcoming the talks which will start this week, the Alliance said: "The unavoidable challenge we face as a country is how to support the increasing number of people who need care. Social
- [Experts call for urgent reform of the care system in open letter to Prime Minister](https://careandsupportalliance.com/449/) - In an open letter published in The Telegraph today, Care & Support Alliance members have joined over 60 signatories urging the Prime Minister to work with other party leaders to take urgent action to reform social care for older and disabled people. The signatories include Alliance members like Age UK, the Alzheimer’s Society, Carers UK,
- [Caring for our future response](https://careandsupportalliance.com/caring-for-our-future-response/) - The Care & Support Alliance has submitted full evidence to the Government's recent Caring for our Future consultation. The evidence outlines the Alliance's view that action is urgently needed to reform social care, with specific evidence on the need for greater support around personalisation, care market stimulation, ensuring that services are sufficiently integrated and the need for investment
- [MPs to debate future of care as care charities call for action](https://careandsupportalliance.com/mps-to-debate-future-of-care-as-care-charities-call-for-action-2/) - In response to the Backbench Business Committee's Westminster Hall debate on the funding of social care, the Care & Support Alliance has issued a statement welcoming the debate on how we pay for care for older and disabled people, and has called on the Government for urgent action to end the ‘care crisis'. Following the report
- [Care & Support Alliance submission: Health Select Committee Social Care Inquiry](https://careandsupportalliance.com/health-select-committee-social-care-inquiry/) - In September 2011 the Commons Select Committee launched an inquiry into the reform of social care. The purpose of the inquiry is to consider the issues facing the Government as it prepares its Social Care White Paper, and make recommendations for consideration by the Government before the White Paper is published. The inquiry will focus on
- [The Care & Support Alliance welcomes the Government's engagement exercise](https://careandsupportalliance.com/the-care-support-alliance-welcomes-the-governments-engagement-exercise/) - Today 20 charities from the Care & Support Alliance welcomed the Government’s announcement of an engagement exercise to build a White Paper but urged the Government to ensure that progress towards firm decisions about sustainable funding for social care are kept on track. In July 2010 the Government set up the Commission on Funding of Care
- [Conservative Party Conference - Care & Support: Decision Time live-blog](https://careandsupportalliance.com/live-blog-transcript-conservative-debate/) - The third Care & Support Alliance Care and Support: Decision Time debate took place on Monday 3rd October at the Conservative Party Conference. Here’s what happened: 19:00 - Sam Lister, Health Editor of The Times, starts the debate by introducing the panel: Imelda Redmond CBE, Chief Executive of Carers UK and Chair of the Care & Support
- [Why our care system is in crisis](https://careandsupportalliance.com/four-reasons-why-our-care-system-is-in-crisis/) - The Care & Support Alliance has published an analysis of why the social care system is in urgent need of reform. A series of recent horror stories have all pointed to a crisis in our care and support system: parents forced to consider putting their disabled children in care because they cannot get support with
- [The Care and Support Alliance's response to the Dilnot Report](https://careandsupportalliance.com/the-response-to-the-dilnot-report/) - Twenty three members of the Care & Support Alliance have released a joint statement welcoming today's report from the Dilnot Commission as a ‘strong foundation on which to build reform of the social care system’. The report incorporates many of theAlliance’s core principles for reform, and the organisations, including Age UK, Mencap and Carers UK, have called upon the Government to act quickly and decisively to end the crisis in social care funding.

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- [Disabled people left without the care they need, in breach of the law](https://careandsupportalliance.com/disabled-people-left-without-the-care-they-need-in-breach-of-the-law/) - Disabled people left without the care they need, in breach of the law
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