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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.

CSA writes to new Prime Minister urging action on social care

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 can down the road” on reform.

The letter highlights the urgent challenges facing older people, disabled people and unpaid carers who are struggling to get … Read the rest

DHSC announces next steps towards Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care

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 agreement expected to come into effect from April 2028. The Government has committed £500 million to support the first agreement and says the reforms will … Read the rest

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