"Our next government has a significant opportunity to
place the future wellbeing of older and disabled people
at the heart of our nation’s vision" @ukhca Manifesto for Homecare was published last week. Read here and share with your network! >> lght.ly/22f85nl#ASCFuture
Paul Farrelly (Newcastle-under-Lyme): To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (@MattHancock), what steps he is taking to ensure that people with experience of using adult social care are involved in the design and provision of such services. #ASCFuture
Paul Farrelly (Newcastle-under-Lyme): To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (@MattHancock), what steps he is taking to ensure that there is parity of esteem between health and social care. #ASCFuture
Like @SomersetCouncil, the APPG on Adult Social Care believes that a cross-party solution is key to providing a sustainable vision for the future of the adult social care system #ASCFuture
The number of registered nurses working in adult social care in England has dropped by 20% since 2012; we need to prioritise the adult social care workforce!
@skillsforcare#ASCFuture
There has been a 22% growth in the total number of social care jobs since 2009. Recruitment to the social care workforce should be a priority. #ASCFutureskillsforcare.org.uk/About/N…
We are committed to a cross-party solution to the challenges faced by the adult social care sector. By working together, we can ensure a brighter future.
#ASCFuture
Since the 1990s, successive governments have attempted to reform the overall approach to funding adult social care but without success.
This timeline that outlines the troubled history of funding reform: kingsfund.org.uk/audio-video…
@KeeleyMPon commenting on the Ombudsman's Annual Review of Complaints: "The fact that the Ombudsman investigated and upheld more complaints in about adult care services than last year is further evidence that our councils are under sustained pressure from cuts" #ASCFuture
Personalisation should be encouraged - individuals should feel empowered in the decisions made about the care and support they receive to live their lives. #ASCFuture
Securing sustainable funding for the adult social care system is vitally important to meet the many challenges it faces, drive further innovation and develop models of best practice #ASCFuture#adultsocialcare#Funding
The adult social care workforce is highly-skilled, adaptable and highly
effective at establishing positive and rewarding relationships with the adults who they care for and support! The sector would not be the same without you! #adultsocialcare#ASCFuture
Interested in learning more? Have a look at the APPG on Adult Social Care's new report into the Future of Adult Social Care #ASCFuture, available on our website: adultsocialcareappg.com/inqu…
What is adult social care? Social care services are provided by local councils to support people to live safe, independent and fulfilling lives. #adultsocialcare#ASCFuture@mencap_charity
What is social care? 😕
This could be described as someone supporting you to get dressed, develop friendships and relationships, and taking part in activities. ☕
Find out more: mencap.org.uk/advice-and-sup…