Local Government Association

In this collection of articles, sector experts reflect on the importance of political and public consensus in developing and delivering proposals to secure the long-term financial sustainability of adult social care and support.

Confusion and blind hope – the public and social care Fewer and fewer people are eligible for public funding for their social care needs. Even among

When the Prime Minister called a snap election to secure a mandate for her vision of Brexit, few people expected the funding of adult social care to

Bold action on funding reform is the birthday present that social care deserves on its 70 th Birthday Next month the country will proudly celebrate

Thirty years in politics at both the local and national level has taught me a great many things about the ingredients required for effective change in

The case for building public consensus for social care reform I have always believed that when a cause is worthwhile, you will be able to find a way

Potentially difficult reforms to deliver a sustainable and fully funded care system in the future stand a greater chance of success if they are built on political and public consensus which can deliver cross-party cooperation, particularly in a parliament with a narrow majority.

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