What the 2017 Budget means for disabled people
Today, Chancellor Philip Hammond set out the government’s financial plans for the year ahead in the 2017 Budget. Despite big hopes from charities and disability…
social care
£2bn boost to social care funding in 2017 Budget – but is it enough?
Following criticism of a crumbling social care system in England, Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced a £2bn funding boost to services over the next three…
Over one million disabled adults without support is ‘national scandal’ in social care
48% of disabled adults who say they need social care do not receive any support at all Thousands are trapped at home, isolated and unemployed Leonard…
Disabled people urged to share their stories ahead of inquiry on adult social care
A leading disability charity is urging disabled people to share their experiences of adult social care ahead of a Government inquiry. Recent research by Leonard…
Edinburgh man with autism takes on Silverstone Half Marathon
A 22 year old from Edinburgh, who has autism, is taking on his biggest ever challenge this Sunday when he runs a half marathon at…
People who receive support develop inspiring Christmas Message
A team that receives support and also helps improve the support that others receive, as experts by experience, has produced an inspiring Christmas Message video…
Leading organisations call for urgent investment into social care system
Coalition of organisations including the Care and Support Alliance, Care Providers Alliance, VODG, ARC and Age UK draw attention to the crisis in national social care…
CQC report provides further evidence of ‘chronic underfunding’ in social care, warn charity leaders
– CSA draws attention to the poor quality of social care being provided in England, failing our obligations to older and disabled people – Charity…
Vibrance Supports People with Learning Disabilities Live with Dementia
A leading social care charity has helped to pilot a new resource for people with learning disabilities to understand about growing older and the effects…
It’s our right! Enabling people who access support to vote
Ann-Marie Armstrong is supported by Community Integrated Care, a national social care charity. She is also employed by the charity as a Peer Reviewer – someone who…
Hyphen Law urges individuals to understand their rights as landmark Care Act comes into force
Specialist law firm Hyphen Law is urging the nation’s army of carers to understand their new rights following the biggest overhaul of the social care…
Social Care Charity Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
A leading social care charity is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by offering young adults an opportunity to enrich their future and employability skills. Ilford based…
Tackling the real time-bomb – how funding for social care needs to be turned on its head
By Lucy Hurst-Brown, chief executive of award-winning learning disability charity Brandon Trust and deputy chair of VODG (Voluntary Organisations Disability Group) The social care system…
Four in ten social services users have as much as social contact as they want
Among adults who receive social services, 44 per cent say that they have as much social contact as they want with people they like. The…
Spokeswoman with a learning disability highlights importance of social care for those who need it most
Over 100,000 disabled people will not have access to care and support for basic needs under Government reforms Yesterday afternoon, Mencap spokeswoman Lorraine Bellamy, pictured…