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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.

Our response to Baroness Casey’s 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 the clarity, leadership or resources needed to make it work. Baroness Casey is right to highlight that reform cannot simply mean tinkering around the edges.… Read the rest

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 and Support Alliance, said:

“The Government’s decision to uprate the Minimum Income Guarantee for working age disabled adults accessing social care by 7% is

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