500,000 ‘waiting for adult social care’
More than half a million people are waiting for an adult social care assessment, for care or a direct payment to begin, or for a review of their care, according to a recent survey.
Adult social care
‘Fair cost of care’ fears
The LGA has reiterated its concerns about inadequate funding for adult social care reforms, in response to the latest government guidance.
The national day for older people
Silver Sunday is a day dedicated to older people and takes place on 2 October.
Care reforms ‘underfunded by £854m a year’
The Government is underestimating the costs of its adult social care reforms by at least £854 million a year.
Underfunded care reforms ‘a risk to services’
Councils could face a budget black hole this year amid growing concerns about underfunded adult social care reforms, the LGA has warned.
Adult social care reform
Councils stand ready to play their part, but funding issues must be tackled soon.
New vision for adult social care
The Government has set out a 10-year vision for adult social care in England, in a long-awaited white paper.
Supporting people with learning disabilities
People with a learning disability have the right to the same opportunities as anyone else to live satisfying and valued lives, and to be treated with the same dignity and respect.
Co-designing adult social care
Adult social care in Torbay is on a radical transformation journey, focusing on a co-designed, asset-based approach that has evolved out of the fantastic community response to COVID-19.
Reforming adult social care
Adult social care and support is a vital public service that helps people of all ages, with different needs and in different settings, to live the life they want to lead.