Social care: Boris Johnson announces first steps to reform
As the Prime Minister announces plans to reform health and social care in the UK, we look at what to expect and charities reveal their concerns.
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Cross-party leaders of the Local Government Association write open letter to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak on adult social care reform ahead of Queen’s Speech
Cross-party leaders of the Local Government Association have written an open letter to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak on the importance of urgent social care reform and funding.
Government delivers 250,000 clear face masks to support people with hearing loss
A quarter of a million clear face masks are to be delivered to frontline care workers for people who use lip reading and facial expressions to communicate.
Enable revisits: Autism and mental health
In 2019, we shone a spotlight on the definition of autism under the Mental Health Act. Defined as a mental disorder under the act, many autistic people have faced detention and inappropriate care. We return to the issue, to uncover what has progressed in the last 12 months.
Alzheimer’s Society calls for overhaul of dementia care with new campaign
The Alzheimer’s Society has launched a new campaign to improve dementia care and ensure patients have to spend less of their own money on care.
Budget 2018: what you need to know
Earlier this week (29 October), Chancellor Philip Hammond announced the budget for 2018. Read our handy summary, to find out if and how you’re affected.
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…
£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…