Welcome to the
Care & Support Alliance

We represent over 50 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 the Chancellor’s Budget

Chancellor John Healey delivered the Autumn Budget on Wednesday 28 October, setting out the Government’s plans for public spending, taxation and the economy.

Responding to the Budget, the Care and Support Alliance’s Co-Chairs said:

“We recognise the difficult decisions facing the Chancellor and welcome the Government’s continued commitment to fundamental reform of adult social care. However, it is disappointing that today’s Budget does not go further to address the immediate pressures facing the adult social care sector. The Government has

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Prime Minister commits to National Care Service in major Conference speech

Prime Minister Andy Burnham used his first Labour Party Conference speech as Prime Minister to make a major commitment to fundamental social care reform, promising to build a National Care Service that is free at the point of use.

Responding to the speech, the Co-Chairs of the Care and Support Alliance said:

“The Prime Minister’s commitment to fundamental social care reform is hugely welcome. After decades of delay, the ambition for a modern, high-quality National Care Service, free at the

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