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As the incoming Government restates its commitment to creating a National Care Service, new CSA analysis reveals the massive postcode lottery for care facing the public today
July 23, 2024
Your chances of getting vital life changing care if you need it vary hugely across England in what is … Read the rest
Government ignoring social care would be a ‘betrayal’ of British people, warn charities and 24,000 people
June 21, 2024
Today more than 24,000 people and 54 organisations are calling on the next Government to make sure it prioritises … Read the rest
CSA calls for removal of charging for working-age disabled people
June 14, 2024
… Read the restRemove social care charging entirely for working-aged disabled adults, so they don’t have to part-fund their care from state
50+ Charities Urge Party Leaders to Prioritise Social Care
June 5, 2024
For social care, it’s time for action, not words.
Decades of underfunding and lack of action have left social … Read the rest
CSA responds to Local Government Settlements
February 2, 2024
“Today’s local government settlement owes a lot more to the Grinch than to Santa Claus since across the political … Read the rest
CSA responds to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
“With this Autumn Statement the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has gone from hero to zero on social care. Last year … Read the rest
Charities welcome announcement of social care workforce winter funding, but warn that long term funding and reform remain crucial
July 28, 2023
An alliance of over 60 of England’s leading charities has welcomed the news that previously pledged investment in the … Read the rest
CSA warns Rishi Sunak not to backtrack on social care promise four years on
July 24, 2023
On 24th July 2019, the new Conservative Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, stood on the steps of Downing Street and … Read the rest
Happy Birthday NHS! CSA calls on political leaders to give the NHS the gift of a functioning social care system
June 30, 2023
5th July 2023 is the NHS’ 75th birthday. We can’t imagine life without it – but unfortunately, … Read the rest
CSA’s open letter to the Chancellor: Prioritise social care in your Spring Budget
March 6, 2023
Dear Chancellor,
Please use your Budget to help those who give and receive social care
We believe you … Read the rest
Incoming PM needs to act fast, says Care and Support Alliance, as new analysis finds 2.6m aged 50+ now have some unmet need for social care
September 2, 2022
The reforms Boris Johnson announced will not and cannot ‘fix social care’ because they don’t improve the quality and … Read the rest
ADASS / CSA Joint Statement on Fuel Price Rises
February 2, 2022
Responding to growing concerns about the impact of fuel price rises for older people, disabled people and carers, Cathie … Read the rest
CSA’s statement in response to the White Paper on social care
December 1, 2021
Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director of Age UK and Co-Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said:
“This White Paper … Read the rest
CSA’s response to the 2021 Comprehensive Spending Review
October 27, 2021
Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director of Age UK and Co-Chair of the Care and Support Alliance said:
“Today, social care … Read the rest
CSA’s response to the Government’s Health and Social Care NI increase
September 7, 2021
Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director of Age UK and co-Chair of the Care and Support Alliance said:
“Our initial assessment … Read the rest
CSA launches new #KeepYourPromiseBoris campaign
July 8, 2021
Today, the Care and Support Alliance launches its new campaign – #KeepYourPromiseBoris.
Over 100 weeks ago, on his first … Read the rest
CSA’s response to the Queen’s Speech
May 11, 2021
On 11 May, the Queen’s Speech set out the Government’s agenda for the next session of Parliament.
Caroline Abrahams, … Read the rest
A Cry for Hope – our new report published today
March 13, 2021
Our new report A Cry for Hope: why 2021 must be the year for social care reform based … Read the rest
Update on petition to stop cuts to disabled people’s care
January 8, 2021
At the end of 2020, the CSA supported a petition hosted on change.org by Jo, mother to Darcie who … Read the rest
CSA’s response to the government’s spending review
November 25, 2020
Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director of Age UK and Co-Chair of the Care and Support Alliance said:
“Today the … Read the rest
CSA launches its ‘Big Social Care Review’
October 26, 2020
Today, the Care and Support Alliance, launched its ‘Big Social Care Review’ to find out about the experiences of … Read the rest
Joint APPG Meeting and letter published in The Times
July 28, 2020
The CSA held a joint All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) meeting on 15 July, bringing together Chairs and Co-Chairs … Read the rest
Hidden crisis in social care for working-age disabled adults
May 15, 2020
“There is a hidden crisis in social care for disabled adults risking serious harm for vulnerable people” says Charity … Read the rest
The CSA’s response to the Spring Budget 2020
March 11, 2020
Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK and Co-Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said:
“Given the threat … Read the rest
CSA’s response to the Government’s cross-party talks on social care
March 6, 2020
The co-Chairs of the Care and Support Alliance, Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK and Emily Holzhausen, Director … Read the rest
Our message to the next Government: #FixSocialCare
November 15, 2019
The 75 members of the Care and Support Alliance are all united that the next Government must #FixSocialCare and … Read the rest
CSA’s response to Labour’s plans to introduce free personal care
September 23, 2019
Caroline Abrahams, Co-Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said:
“So whilst we welcome the Labour Party’s proposals and … Read the rest
CSA’s response to the Government’s Spending Review 2019
September 4, 2019
Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK and co-Chair of the Care and Support Alliance said:
“Although the devil … Read the rest
CSA’s response to new PM’s pledge to fix the crisis in social care
July 24, 2019
Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK and co-Chair of the Care and Support Alliance (CSA) said:
“We are … Read the rest
CSA’s response to Boris Johnson’s proposals to tackle social care
July 23, 2019
The co-Chairs of the Care and Support Alliance, Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK, Emily Holzhausen, Director of … Read the rest
CSA’s response to the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) Budget Survey 2019
June 26, 2019
Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK and Co-Chair of the Care and Support Alliance (CSA) said:
“The … Read the rest
Want the Government to know what your care means to you? CSA is collecting your stories to share with the new Government.
June 23, 2019
Today, at least 1.4 million are denied the care they need to help them with their illness or condition … Read the rest
CSA’s response to NHS Long Term Plan
January 7, 2019
Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director of Age UK and co-Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, and Mark Lever, Chief … Read the rest
CSA’s response to the 2018 Government Budget
October 29, 2018
Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK and co-Chair of the Care and Support Alliance said:
“Our dominant reaction … Read the rest
Disabled people left without the care they need, in breach of the law
October 24, 2018
80 charities urge the Government to deliver at least £2.5bn in this Autumn Budget for care
A new survey … Read the rest
Disabled people left without the care they need, in breach of the law
80 charities urge the Government to deliver at least £2.5bn in this Autumn Budget for care
A new survey … Read the rest
CSA response to CQC State of Care report 2018
October 11, 2018
In response to the CQC State of Care report, released today, Caroline Abrahams, co-Chair of the Care and Support … Read the rest
CSA response to government £240m social care boost
October 3, 2018
Yesterday, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, announced that the government will inject an emergency … Read the rest
Campaign win! Working age adults to be included in social care Green Paper
September 20, 2018
Care Minister Caroline Dinenage MP has confirmed that the social care Green Paper will look at the needs of … Read the rest
Long term funding of adult social care: Co-chair Caroline Abrahams responds to report
June 27, 2018
A joint report on the long-term funding of adult social care, released today by the House of Commons Health … Read the rest
Co-chair Caroline Abrahams responds to postponement of Green Paper on social care
June 19, 2018
Yesterday, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Jeremy Hunt, announced that the publication of the Government’s Green … Read the rest
ADASS Budget Survey: Co-chair Caroline Abrahams responds
June 12, 2018
Today, the Association for the Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), have released their annual budget survey, highlighting the … Read the rest
Co-chair Caroline Abrahams responds to Carers Action Plan
June 5, 2018
Today, the Government published an action plan aimed at improving support for carers in England.
Responding to the publication, … Read the rest
Unwell, unsafe, and unfed – 4,000 people needing care reveal a shocking picture of neglect in our care system
May 10, 2018
A survey by the Care and Support Alliance (CSA) (*), of nearly 4,000 people who need care or look … Read the rest
Co-chair Caroline Abrahams ‘urgent injection of funds needed into social care’
March 20, 2018
Health and Social Care Secretary Jeremy Hunt made a speech today on reform to the social care system and … Read the rest
The Care and Support Alliance’s response to the Spring Statement
March 13, 2018
In response to today’s Spring Statement, Caroline Abrahams, co-chair of the Care and Support Alliance and charity director of … Read the rest
The Big Care Survey
January 24, 2018
The Government announced last year that it will be looking at social care reform in 2018. As part of … Read the rest
Care and Support Alliance response to the Local Government Settlement announcement
December 19, 2017
On Tuesday 19 December, Sajid Javid, the Minister for Communities and Local Government, gave an announcement on the Local … Read the rest
Government responds to our petition calling for the publication of care consultation
November 24, 2017
The Government has responded to the Alliance’s call to publish a consultation on social care in early 2018.
Co-Chairs … Read the rest
The Care and Support Alliance’s response to the Government’s Budget November 2017
November 22, 2017
Co-Chairs of the Care and Support Alliance – Caroline Abrahams (Charity Director at Age UK) and Mark Lever (Chief … Read the rest
The Care and Support Alliance’s response to the Government’s announcement on setting out proposals for social care
November 16, 2017
In response to the Government’s announcement on setting out proposals for social care on Wednesday 16 November, Mark Lever … Read the rest
Public ‘embarrassed’, as charity uncovers thousands of young disabled adults stuck in older people’s care homes
November 14, 2017
England’s social care system is failing thousands of younger disabled adults who are living in older people’s care homes, … Read the rest
Sign our social care petition
November 1, 2017
More than 1 million are going without the basic care they need. It’s unacceptable, and has to change now.
… Read the restGovernment announces a parallel work stream on working age disabled adults for social care
October 25, 2017
In response to the Government announcing a parallel work streams on working age disabled adults, when they consult on … Read the rest
Our response to the CQC State of Care report 2017
October 10, 2017
The Care Quality Commission has today published their latest State of Care report.
Commenting on the findings of the … Read the rest
Social workers reveal the extent of social care meltdown
September 20, 2017
Devastating impact of service cuts on vulnerable people laid bare
The findings of a new survey of social … Read the rest
Share your social care story with the CSA
September 19, 2017
Are you a part of our care system, be it as a care user, carer, social worker or family
… Read the restCaroline Abrahams (Age UK) and Mark Lever (The National Autistic Society) appointed to co-chair the Care and Support Alliance
July 31, 2017
The Care and Support Alliance (CSA) has appointed Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director of Age UK, and Mark Lever, Chief … Read the rest
The Care and Support Alliance’s response to the ADASS Budget Survey Findings, 2017
June 28, 2017
Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said:
“Today’s findings show the grave threat that social care … Read the rest
The Care and Support Alliance’s response to the Queen’s Speech
June 21, 2017
Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said:
“We welcome the inclusion of the social care consultation … Read the rest
Care and Support Alliance’s response to NHS England’s March 2017 Delayed Transfers of Care Data
May 11, 2017
Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said:
“The figures released today highlight the strain our social … Read the rest
Chair of Care and Support Alliance stepping down
May 9, 2017
Today the Care and Support Alliance (CSA) announced that Vicky McDermott will be stepping down as Chair as she … Read the rest
Take part: survey of social workers’ looks at care package cuts
April 13, 2017
Community Care and the Care and Support Alliance have launched a survey asking adult social workers about the decisions … Read the rest
Spring Budget 2017: CSA Response
March 8, 2017
The Care and Support Alliance’s response to the March Budget, 2017.
Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support … Read the rest
Lack of social care is piling pressure on surgeries and A&Es
March 3, 2017
Almost 9 out of 10 GPs (89%) think reductions in social care are leading to extra pressures in their … Read the rest
Delayed discharge is an ‘ever increasing problem’
February 9, 2017
The Care and Support Alliance responds to the delayed discharge figures published by NHS England.
Vicky McDermott, Chair of … Read the rest
Delayed discharge continues to strain NHS
January 12, 2017
Delayed discharge figures, published today by NHS England, continue to demonstrate the increasing impact of social care underfunding.
Vicky … Read the rest
Council tax rise to pay for care is ‘a drop in the ocean’
December 15, 2016
Today, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Sajid Javid presented the local government settlement, allowing councils to … Read the rest
Care and Support Alliance responds to reports that the Government will increase the social care precept
December 14, 2016
Reports today suggest that the Government plan to increase the social care precept to 6% over the next year … Read the rest
Yet another month of record-breaking delayed discharge
December 9, 2016
The latest delayed discharge figures published by NHS England show that figures remain at a record-breaking high for the … Read the rest
Chancellor is ‘deeply irresponsible’ for ignoring social care
November 23, 2016
The Care and Support Alliance’s response to the Government’s Autumn Statement 2016.
Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and … Read the rest
Social care sector unites to call for greater funding ahead of Autumn Statement
November 14, 2016
This past weekend, the Care and Support Alliance along with leading social care organisations joined together to urge the … Read the rest
Delayed discharge figures continue to be at a record-breaking high
November 10, 2016
The latest delayed discharge figures today published by NHS England, show that figures are the highest they have been … Read the rest
Social care system is failing young people
October 28, 2016
New research from the disability charity Scope has found that the care system is failing to meet the needs … Read the rest
State of Care report finds adult social care is reaching a ‘tipping point’
October 13, 2016
The annual report by the Care Quality Commission highlighted the growing crisis facing social care, and the subsequent impact … Read the rest
Another month of record-breaking delayed discharge figures
The delayed discharge figures published today by NHS England show that figures are the highest since records first … Read the rest
Community Care figures show that fewer people are receiving support
October 5, 2016
Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance said:
“Figures released from NHS Digital today show that fewer … Read the rest
The King’s Fund and Nuffield Trust publish report on social care and older people
September 15, 2016
The King’s Fund and Nuffield Trust have today published their report on social care and older people.
Vicky McDermott, … Read the rest
Delayed discharge is at record high
September 8, 2016
The latest delayed discharge figures published by NHS England today has shown that numbers are the highest since records … Read the rest
Social care continues to account for a third of all delayed discharge
August 11, 2016
NHS England have today published the delayed discharge figures for June, which continues to show that social care accounts … Read the rest
Has the Government made social care less of a priority?
August 3, 2016
Conservative Home has today published a comment piece by the Chair of the Care & Support Alliance, Vicky McDermott. … Read the rest
Care and Support Alliance pays tribute to Harold Bodmer
July 21, 2016
The Care Sector today have being paying tribute to ADASS President, Harold Bodmer, following the news of his untimely … Read the rest
Care and Support Alliance’s response to Health Committee’s report: Impact of the Spending Review on health and social care
July 19, 2016
The Health Select Committee have today published their report following an inquiry into the impact of the Spending Review … Read the rest
The ADASS Budget Survey makes for grim reading
July 13, 2016
The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) have today published their annual budget survey.
Vicky McDermott, Chair … Read the rest
Department for Communities and Local Government publish new figures on councils adult social care spend
June 30, 2016
The Department for Communities and Local Goverment have published new figures showing local councils are planning to invest an … Read the rest
Latest delayed discharge figures continue to show the impact of social care underfunding
June 9, 2016
NHS England have today released the delayed discharge figures for April.
Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support … Read the rest
Care and Support Alliance’s response to National Audit Office (NAO) report ‘Discharging older patients from hospital’
May 26, 2016
Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said:
“The Government cannot keep ignoring that underfunding social care … Read the rest
Concerns that business rate legislation may lead to greater social care inequalities
May 18, 2016
Legislation announced in the Queens Speech today could lead to greater inequalities in the quality and amount of social … Read the rest
Impact of social care underfunding is evident with the delayed discharge figures for March
May 12, 2016
NHS England have today published the delayed discharge figures for March 2016, which again show that over 30% of … Read the rest
February delayed discharge figures show impact of social care underfunding on NHS
April 14, 2016
Care and Support Alliance’s response to NHS England Delayed Transfer of Care Data, February (Figures released 9.30am Thursday 14… Read the rest
CSA responds to the Goverment’s Budget
March 16, 2016
For immediate release 16th March
The Care and Support Alliance’s response to the Government’s Budget March 2016
Vicky … Read the rest
CSA response to the January delayed discharge figures
March 10, 2016
NHS England released its latest stats on delayed discharge from hospital this morning:
CSA responds to the new social care precept figures published by LGA
February 23, 2016
The Local Government Association have today published the results of their survey, which has found that 9 in 10 … Read the rest
CSA responds to the latest delayed discharge figures
February 11, 2016
NHS England have today published the latest figures on delayed discharge.
The Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, … Read the rest
NHS and Social Care Commission Debate: Summary
January 29, 2016
Community and Social Care Minister Alistair Burt has told MPs that the Government does not support the call for … Read the rest
Social care: in Parliament
January 26, 2016
Our public affairs work has resulted in an increased focus on care in Parliament. In the last Prime Ministers … Read the rest
CSA responds to the potential changes to the Attendance Allowance
December 17, 2015
Today, the Government have announced plans to consult on devolving responsibility of Attendance Allowance, the benefit offered to older … Read the rest
Lack of social care funding will have devastating impact on NHS
December 10, 2015
The Care and Support Alliance has released the following statement in reference to today’s report from the Nuffield Trust … Read the rest
Social Care Sector Response to the Spending Review
December 9, 2015
The Care and Support Alliance have today sent a joint sector letter to the Chancellor, George Osborne, the Health … Read the rest
The Care and Support Alliance’s response to the Spending Review
November 25, 2015
Care and Support Alliance Press Release
Wednesday 25th November 2015
The Spending Review: Chancellor Fails Social Care Test
Today … Read the rest
Leading organisations write to the Prime Minister outlining the growing evidence that social care is in crisis
November 18, 2015
Dear Prime Minister,
Our organisations all submitted representations to HM Treasury to inform the forthcoming spending review. We all … Read the rest
Call to Action: Write to Corbyn
November 9, 2015
This is a key moment for social care funding, as we are fast approaching the Government’s Spending Review on … Read the rest
A year on from Baker Commission: Social Care In a Bleaker State
It has been a year since the Baker Commission published its ‘new settlement’ for social care, which called for … Read the rest
Leading organisations call on the Government to invest critically needed funds into social care
November 6, 2015
The Telegraph has today published a letter signed by the Care and Support Alliance the Care Providers Alliance (CPA), … Read the rest
Leading organisations call for urgent investment into social care system
November 5, 2015
Ahead of the 2015 Spending Review, organisations from across the care sector have called on the government to commit … Read the rest
King’s Fund report shows the impact underfunded social care is having on the NHS
October 22, 2015
The King’s Fund has today (22nd October 2015) published its 17th Quarterly Monitoring report on NHS performance. … Read the rest
Care Quality Commission report is further evidence of the social care crisis
October 15, 2015
The Care Quality Commission, who are the independent regulator for health and social care in England, released a report … Read the rest
#SaveOurHomecare Thunderclap highlights the underfunding of homecare services
October 5, 2015
Care & Support Alliance member United Kingdom Homecare Association (UKHCA) have launched an e-petition to lobby the Government to … Read the rest
Care sector calls on Government to address care crisis
September 21, 2015
The Care and Support Alliance has joined forces with the Association of Directors of Adult Services (ADASS), the Care … Read the rest
New evidence from Age UK strengthens call for greater investment in care
September 10, 2015
Age UK have today called on the Government to invest an additional sum of less than four per cent … Read the rest
Capping care costs: Telegraph letter from CSA Chair (24 July 2015)
July 24, 2015
Capping care costs
SIR – Last week, the Government announced plans to delay the implementation of a cap on … Read the rest
CSA responds to care cap deferral (17 July 2015)
July 17, 2015
The Care and Support Alliance has welcomed the Government’s announcement that it will delay the introduction of a care … Read the rest
The Budget: more money for health, but offers nothing to a social care system in crisis (8 July 2015)
July 8, 2015
The Government has today reaffirmed its commitment to NHS England’s Five Year Forward view, committing the additional £8 billion … Read the rest
Over a million older people are now struggling to cope alone, Age UK warn ahead of the Budget (7 July 2015)
July 7, 2015
The number of older people who have difficulty with basic tasks such as getting out of bed, washing and … Read the rest
Vicky McDermott elected chair of the CSA
June 23, 2015
The Care and Support Alliance has today elected a new Chair, the Chief Executive of Papworth Trust Vicky McDermott. … Read the rest
NAO report reaffirms risk that Care Act proves ‘built on sand’ (11 June 2015)
June 11, 2015
The National Audit Office is today warning that local authorities face serious financial pressures, with increasing demand for adult … Read the rest
ADASS make urgent plea to protect essential care for vulnerable people (4 June)
June 4, 2015
The annual Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) budget survey report, published today, highlights the worsening crisis … Read the rest
Jeremy Hunt reappointed as Health Secretary
May 13, 2015
Prime Minister David Cameron has confirmed that Jeremy Hunt will continue as Secretary of State for Health, following the … Read the rest
Telling the human stories of a care system in crisis
April 10, 2015
Through our work on the Care Act, the CSA has shown that when we work together we can have … Read the rest
Care Act comes into force: “built on sand” without adequate funding
April 1, 2015
The Care & Support Alliance is warning that the Government’s flagship changes to the social care system, which are … Read the rest
Three-quarters of MPs support protection of social care funding
March 30, 2015
Three-quarters of MPs agree that central government funding for adult social care should be protected in the same way … Read the rest
The Care Act: ‘national government must invest so councils can deliver’
This week, on April 1, the long-anticipated Care Act comes into force. Chair of the Care & Support Alliance, … Read the rest
CSA Response to 2015 Budget
March 18, 2015
Today Chancellor George Osborne set out his last budget before the election. The Care and Support Alliance is disappointed … Read the rest
RCGP and CSA members respond to GP poll findings
March 13, 2015
The Royal College of General Practitioners
Dr Maureen Baker, Chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners, said:
“GPs … Read the rest
Social care cuts piling pressure on GPs, CSA polling shows
Almost 90% of GPs fear that social care services are not providing a sufficient level of care for patients, … Read the rest
The BCF prioritises NHS spending over social care, MPs find
February 26, 2015
NHS spending is being prioritised above social care and care services are unlikely to be protected to the extent … Read the rest
Funding reform needed to save adult social care from collapse, say local government Commission
February 18, 2015
The Independent Commission on Local Government Finance has today published a report warning that adult social care is facing … Read the rest
2015 Budget must protect care funding like the NHS to avoid another winter crisis
February 16, 2015
Social care funding must be protected in the same way that it is for the NHS in the next … Read the rest
Literature and visuals
February 5, 2015
Here you’ll find resources for use at General Election local hustings or other such events. This includes our latest … Read the rest
Care & Support Alliance Brand Assets
The CSA logo, avatars, roundel and brand guidelines.… Read the rest
Cap on care costs consultation published
February 4, 2015
The Department of Health have today published a consultation on draft regulations and guidance to implement the cap on … Read the rest
Cap on care costs addresses only “small part of the problem”
January 28, 2015
The BBC has launched an online guide to the care system for the over-65s (28 January). The “care calculator” … Read the rest
CSA response to Labour’s 10 year plan for health and social care
January 27, 2015
The Labour Party has today (27 January) announced its 10 year plan for health and social care in England.… Read the rest
CSA co-signs LGA letter: Spending cuts have left the NHS and social care in crisis
Local government, health and social care leaders have signed a letter published in today’s Observer (25 January) warning we … Read the rest
Age UK report “reveals scale of social care crisis”
January 26, 2015
Responding to the publication of new figures by Age UK showing the extent of cuts to the social care … Read the rest
Chronic underfunding in social care adding to A&E pressures as waiting times hit record high (6 Jan)
January 25, 2015
Responding to the publication today (6 Jan) by NHS England of A&E waiting times in the week before Christmas, … Read the rest
CSA response to £25 million social care funding to ease A&E pressures
January 21, 2015
Ministers have approved an emergency injection of £25m for social care for older people in areas where hospitals are … Read the rest
Squeeze on social care intensifies pressure on NHS: emergency admissions at record high (19 December)
December 19, 2014
NHS England have today (19 December) released their weekly ‘winter health check’, the last of 2014, further revealing the … Read the rest
The Telegraph launches Justice for the Elderly campaign: CSA response (13 December 2014)
December 15, 2014
On 13 December, the Telegraph newspaper launched their Justice for the Elderly campaign, demanding ‘radical reforms to ensure that … Read the rest
CSA response to Autumn Statement commitment to extra NHS funding (3 December 2014)
December 3, 2014
Today the Chancellor, George Osborne, confirmed £2bn of extra annual funding for the national health service in his Autumn … Read the rest
Careweneed.com: See the facts and compare your views on care
November 5, 2014
The Care & Support Alliance has developed an online tool which reveals key statistics about social care in each … Read the rest
CSA response to Better Care Fund announcement (30 October 2014)
October 30, 2014
Today (30 October), the Department of Communities and Local Government, and the Department of Health, approved local plans for … Read the rest
CSA members respond to the Government’s new national eligibility criteria for care (23 Oct 2014)
October 23, 2014
Age UK
Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK, said:
“It is hugely disappointing that the new national eligibility … Read the rest
New care overhaul leaves 300k older and disabled people struggling to live on their own (23 Oct 2014)
Care & Support Alliance Press Release: New care overhaul leaves 300k older and disabled people struggling to live on … Read the rest
CSA response to the Alzheimer’s Society’s report on care costs for people with dementia (10 Sept 2014)
September 10, 2014
Responding to today’s news about dementia care, Richard Hawkes, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said:
“Today’s shock … Read the rest
CSA Press Release: The English public has given a ‘vote of no confidence’ in the care system (31 August 2014)
August 31, 2014
See coverage by Sky News and The Sunday Telegraph:
http://news.sky.com/story/1327512/warning-over-dramatic-rationing-of-care
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/elderhealth/11063984/Only-one-in-four-have-faith-in-system-to-care-for-them-in-old-age.html
75 leading charities: one of the largest ever … Read the rest
CSA responds to Age UK estimates of almost 900,000 older people with unmet care needs
August 14, 2014
Richard Hawkes, chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said:
“Every day, our 75 organisations hear horror stories of … Read the rest
CSA responses to the 2014 Care Act consultation
August 8, 2014
The consultation on the regulations and guidance to the 2014 Care Act opened on 6 June.
Throughout the consultation, … Read the rest
E-action – national eligibility criteria consultation (July 2014)
July 28, 2014
Age UK have put together an e-action that makes it easy for people to respond to the consultation on … Read the rest
CSA Press Release: Response to Public Accounts Committee Report on Adult Social Care (10 July 2014)
July 14, 2014
On 10 July, the Public Accounts Committee published a report expressing concern over the care reforms.
The Committee said … Read the rest
CSA Press Release: Response to ADASS survey of social care budgets (02 July 2014)
July 2, 2014
Today the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) have released their influential annual survey of social care … Read the rest
CSA members respond to Government’s proposed eligibility criteria for social care (06 June 2014)
June 6, 2014
The Government has today published its proposals for who will and who won’t get social care from 2015 under … Read the rest
CSA Press Release: CSA Response to Government plans for who gets care from 2015 (06 June 2014)
The Government has today published its proposals for who will and who won’t get social care from 2015 under … Read the rest
CSA press statement on Better Care Fund (7 May 2014)
May 7, 2014
Richard Hawkes, chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said:
“The care system is on its knees. Integration of … Read the rest
CSA Press Release: People who can’t move around their home won’t get support under care plans (26 March 2014)
March 26, 2014
People who need help to move around their home, to communicate with family and friends or take part in … Read the rest
CSA response to the Budget (19 March 2014)
March 19, 2014
Richard Hawkes, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said:
“The Chancellor is clear the recovery must be about … Read the rest
Tell George Osborne to end the care crisis on 19th March
March 17, 2014
The Care and Support Alliance is calling on the Chancellor George Osborne to urgently invest in care on Budget … Read the rest
13 March 2014 – CSA response to NAO report: Adult Social Care in England
March 13, 2014
Responding the National Audit Office report: Adult Social Care in England, Richard Hawkes, Chair of the Care and … Read the rest
CSA respond to the first day of Care Bill report stage
March 11, 2014
Richard Hawkes, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance said:
“The social care system is on its knees. Chronic … Read the rest
High cost of care
March 10, 2014
The Telegraph published our joint letter with ADASS, LGA and SOLACE this morning, ahead of the Care Bill second
People who don’t get care support are nearly 1/3 more likely to end up in hospital
March 8, 2014
People who don’t get care support at home are nearly a third more likely to end up in hospital… Read the rest
Joint Care Bill amendment with LGA and ADASS
March 6, 2014
The CSA have agreed the wording of an amendment with the Local Government Association (LGA) and the Association of … Read the rest
The Oldham Report
March 4, 2014
Sir John Oldham, a former Department of Health lead on quality and innovation, is publishing an independent report into … Read the rest
CSA respond to health select committee report
February 12, 2014
Today the Health Select Committee published their seventh report of Session 2013 – 2014, Public expenditure on health and … Read the rest
Councils in England ‘pay too little for homecare’
February 4, 2014
Today BBC released a news story showing most councils in England pay less than the recommended minimum for personal … Read the rest
MP’s debate eligibility amendment to Care Bill
January 14, 2014
Today MPs debate the Government’s Care Reforms.
Former Care Minister Paul Burstow is fronting a cross-party bid to make … Read the rest
Former Care Minister: ‘Reforms must go further’
Half a million older and disabled people lose care since start of recession
December 15, 2013
Changes in the patterns of social care provision in England:
2005/6 to 2012/13
The Care and Support Alliance
The … Read the rest
Press release: LSE research
LSE research: Half a million older and disabled people lose care since start of recession
– Embargo: not for … Read the rest
CSA respond to Autumn statement
December 5, 2013
Richard Hawkes, Chair of the CSA, said:
“If this Government wants to ease the pressure on A&E this winter, … Read the rest
Joint letter to the Chancellor
Our joint letter has been published in The Times this morning, see the article here; http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/opinion/letters/article3939948.ece
Sir,
The winter … Read the rest
CSA respond to Labour’s care cost cap story
November 14, 2013
See story;
Richard Hawkes, chair of the Care and Support Alliance, says:
“The social care … Read the rest
Care Bill will change lives – but the Government must go further
October 22, 2013
More than a quarter of a million older and disabled people who need support for day-to-day tasks, and the … Read the rest
#WhatDoYouDoWithYours?
October 16, 2013
From Friday 18th October, the Care and Support Alliance are asking #WhatDoYouDoWithYours? Do you go to … Read the rest
Government backs to right to advocacy in Care Bill
October 9, 2013
The Care and Support Alliance has welcomed a Government decision to guarantee that tens of thousands of people each … Read the rest
Response to the Spending Review
June 27, 2013
Richard Hawkes, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance said: “The Care and Support Alliance is pleased that the … Read the rest
Time to invest in care
June 12, 2013
Care and Support Alliance – Case Study Booklet
The current social care system is in … Read the rest
Last chance to tell the Government to invest in care!
May 31, 2013
There are just weeks to go before the Chancellor will announce its Spending Review – which will decide spending … Read the rest
Care & Support Alliance Briefing on Second Reading of Care Bill
May 16, 2013
Read the Care & Support Alliance Briefing for the Second Readin of the care Bill
Queen’s speech announces new Care Bill
May 8, 2013
Responding to the inclusion of a Care Bill in today’s Queen’s Speech, Richard Hawkes, Chair of the Care & … Read the rest
Care and Support Alliance briefing on Queen’s Speech
May 7, 2013
Care and Support Alliance briefing on Queen’s Speech
Proposed reforms welcome – but not enough on their own
The … Read the rest
Tell the Government to use its Spending Review to end the crisis in care funding
April 8, 2013
Today the Care and Support Alliance launches it’s online action, calling on Jeremy Hunt MP to use the upcoming … Read the rest
Care and Support Alliance Response to Joint Committee Report on the Draft Care and Support Bill
March 19, 2013
The Care and Support Alliance today warned that the promise of social care reform was being threatened by a … Read the rest
Government announces cap on long-term care costs
February 11, 2013
Simon Gillespie, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance responded to the Secretary of State’s statement on proposals for … Read the rest
Announcement on long-term care funding expected
Responding to the reports in the weekend’s press about an imminent announcement on social care funding.
Simon Gillespie, Chair … Read the rest
Care & Support Alliance Evidence to the Joint Committee on the draft Care and Support Bill
February 8, 2013
The Care & Support Alliance submitted evidence to the Joint Committee of Parliamentarians scrutinising the draft Care and Support … Read the rest
CSA Chair, Simon Gillespie, speaks about care costs cap on Radio 4’s You and Yours programme
January 9, 2013
Care & Support Alliance Chair, Simon Gillespie, spoke to the Radio 4 You and Yours programme as part of … Read the rest
Care & Support Alliance responds to Mid-Term Review
January 7, 2013
Reacting to the Coalition’s Mid-Term Review published today, Chair of the Care & Support Alliance, Simon Gillespie said:
“Eighteen … Read the rest
Archbishop of Westminster calls for urgent reform of the care system
November 28, 2012
Archbishop of Westminster tells Parliamentarians care reform is a fundamental test for society
In a speech to Parliamentarians and … Read the rest
Care & Support Alliance response to draft Care and Support Bill
October 19, 2012
The Care & Support Alliance has submitted a joint response to the Government’s consultation on the draft Care & … Read the rest
Care & Support Alliance welcomes reports of a care cost cap
August 16, 2012
Responding to reports in the media that the Government intend to implement the Dilnot Commission’s reccomendation of a cap … Read the rest
Care & Support Alliance condemns care funding delays
July 11, 2012
Charities welcome structural reform of care system but say older and disabled people will feel ‘betrayed by delay’ on … Read the rest
One year on from Dilnot: 9 in 10 of public reject current social care system
July 4, 2012
One year after the Dilnot Commission’s report into the funding of long term care, an ICM poll reveals that … Read the rest
Alliance calls for action from cross-party talks
June 6, 2012
The Care & Support Alliance has written to the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition … Read the rest
Open letter calls for leadership on social care from PM
May 8, 2012
An unprecedented group of health and social care leaders have written an open letter to the Prime Minister, published … Read the rest
Take action online
March 14, 2012
Following our Care Lobby last week, where over 1,000 older and disabled people, families and carers lobbied MPs in … Read the rest
‘End the care crisis now’ MPs told by older and disabled campaigners
March 7, 2012
Yesterday nearly a thousand older and disabled people travelled from around the country, and as far as Newcastle and … Read the rest
Lobby of Parliament today!
March 6, 2012
The Care & Support Alliance lobby of Parliament is taking place today with around 1,000 older and disabled people, … Read the rest
Don’t let us down on care funding reform, alliance tells Andrew Lansley
March 5, 2012
The Care & Support Alliance has written an open letter to Health Secretary Andrew Lansley with a warning that … Read the rest
Tell your MP to act on social care reform
March 1, 2012
For much of the last year we have been asking for your help in telling the government why it … Read the rest
Response to Select Committee care report
February 8, 2012
The Care & Support Alliance has responded to a report from the cross-party Health Select Committee, into social … Read the rest
Reform ‘makes financial sense’
January 26, 2012
That was the conclusion of a major meeting organised by the Care & Support Alliance on 24th January.
Care … Read the rest
‘The care system is in crisis. To deny this is woefully wrong’
January 22, 2012
The Care & Support Alliance today submitted a letter to the Observer, in response to claims that ‘there is … Read the rest
Cross-party talks kick off
January 16, 2012
The Care & Support Alliance has warmly welcomed the start of cross-party talks on the future of social care.… Read the rest
Experts call for urgent reform of the care system in open letter to Prime Minister
January 3, 2012
In an open letter published in The Telegraph today, Care & Support Alliance members have joined over 60 signatories … Read the rest
Caring for our future response
December 12, 2011
The Care & Support Alliance has submitted full evidence to the Government’s recent Caring for our Future consultation.
The … Read the rest
MPs to debate future of care as care charities call for action
November 10, 2011
In response to the Backbench Business Committee’s Westminster Hall debate on the funding of social care, the Care & … Read the rest
Care & Support Alliance submission: Health Select Committee Social Care Inquiry
October 28, 2011
In September 2011 the Commons Select Committee launched an inquiry into the reform of social care. The purpose of
The Care & Support Alliance welcomes the Government’s engagement exercise
October 26, 2011
Today 20 charities from the Care & Support Alliance welcomed the Government’s announcement of an engagement exercise to build … Read the rest
Conservative Party Conference – Care & Support: Decision Time live-blog
October 4, 2011
The third Care & Support Alliance Care and Support: Decision Time debate took place on Monday 3rd October at … Read the rest
Why our care system is in crisis
July 21, 2011
The Care & Support Alliance has published an analysis of why the social care system is in urgent need … Read the rest
The Care and Support Alliance’s response to the Dilnot Report
July 4, 2011
