Welcome to the
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.

CSA responds to Government’s 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 to improve the identification of unpaid carers across public services, strengthen signposting to support, and build on wider work to improve employment rights for carers.… Read the rest

CSA responds to the CQC’s first national assessment of adult social care

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 just 3% are rated outstanding, while 60% were judged to be good. It highlights significant variation in people’s experiences depending on where they live, with … Read the rest

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