Councils call for £13bn for adult social care
The LGA has called on the Government to find £13 billion for adult social care, amid warnings that one in five care workers are living in poverty.
Adult social care
Social care complaints down
Complaints to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman about adult social care services have gone down – but more are being upheld compared with other complaints.
Care users ‘struggling to recruit personal assistants’
People who draw on care and support are finding it increasingly hard to recruit and retain personal assistants (PAs), a recent survey has found.
Improving the social care experiences of LGBTQ+ youth
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) young people in social care have largely been overlooked in research, practice and policy.
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.
‘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.