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“It is good that government recognises the significant role of unpaid carers as the backbone of care and the need for a cross-government approach. A future social care system should better recognise unpaid carers as partners in care rather than an invisible resource."

"The conclusion of the two-year baselining period of inspection marks an important moment for councils’ adult social care teams. Councils have invested a significant amount of time, resource and energy into the assessment process." 

“We know how important affordable holiday childcare provision is for parents and carers, and councils recognise there is a shortage of options, especially for children with SEND.

The LGA responds to the Government’s announcement of the Adult Social Care Negotiating Body and first ever Fair Pay Agreement for care workers.

"Councils will work with the Prime Minister's government to tackle the biggest issues facing our communities, including long overdue reform of adult social care and ending rough sleeping."

“The scale of the challenge in ending homelessness for good is immense and growing, with the highest number of people sleeping rough since records began" said Cllr Liam Robinson, continuing "This is therefore an ambitious and much needed announcement, and we look forward to seeing the finer detail."