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

"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." 

“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."

“This annual survey highlights the significant pressures councils are under and spotlights their ongoing hard work seeking to ensure everyone who draws on care and support can live independent lives."

"Council leisure services and falls prevention programmes are already helping older people stay steady on their feet, and this will only grow in importance as more people use weight loss drugs and need to protect their muscle strength alongside."

"There is no legitimate reason for nicotine products to come in neon packaging, feature cartoon images, or use flavours and branding designed to catch a child's eye.

“Councils’ role as convenors of people and communities can help maximise input into the Casey Commission’s Big Conversation.

"Success will require a new partnership between national government, local government and citizens. It will ultimately be judged by whether people are better able to remain connected to the people, places and passions that matter most in their lives.

Councils are ready to work closely with local partners across the NHS, education settings and communities to support awareness and uptake of the MenB vaccination

"To ensure equitable access to testing and treatment, improve prevention, and tackle health inequalities, sexual health services must be adequately resourced with sustained investment, particularly where demand is concentrated among young people and higher-risk groups.