Care And Support Alliance - Campaigning for the Care We Need

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Care & Support Alliance

We represent over 60 of Britain’s leading charities campaigning alongside the millions of older people, disabled people and their carers who deserve decent care. We believe there is a strong case for change and are working with our members towards reform.

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 the terms of reference for the Casey Commission have now been published and that the work has got formally underway.

“We are pleased … Read the rest

Care and Support Alliance response to announcement of 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 care and the 2.6 million people in England who go without the support they need. So, we are delighted that Baroness Louise Casey has been … Read the rest