Health, wellbeing and adult social care

Integrated health and social care announcement

Health

14 May 2013
Read the comments of LGA Chairman Sir Merrick Cockell as he responds to the announcement from the Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb on health and social care. Also access the LGA's co-produced 'Integrated Care and Support: our shared commitment' – a framework document on integration.

Social care funding outlook gets bleaker

Adult social care

07 May 2013
Read the comments of Councillor Zoe Patrick, Chair of the LGA's Community Wellbeing Board, as she responds to the findings of the ADASS annual survey.

LGA response on the role of local authorities in health issues

Health

27 March 2013
Read the comments of Councillor David Rogers, Chair of the LGA's Community Wellbeing Board as he responds to the Communities and Local Government Select Committee's concerns about responsibility for dealing with health emergencies.

LGA responds to Nuffield Trust's report

Adult social care

22 March 2013
Read the comments of Councillor David Rogers, Chair of the LGA's Community Wellbeing Board, as he responds to the Nuffield Trust's independent report into the introduction of an ‘Ofsted-style' rating system for care homes.

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Smith Square debate 14 May 2013: Balancing the books – how should councils tackle the social care funding gap?

Within six years local authorities will face a likely funding gap of £16.5 billion a year. The Government says this is overly pessimistic but, with the pressures of social care provision set to continue to rise, we know the reality of the situation is that, by the end of the decade, councils may be forced to wind down some of the most popular services they provide. Book your place today.