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“We need to see further urgent investment in adult social care and a boost to the workforce, to ensure the best possible care for those that draw on it.”

Councils have been awarded funding for projects which use digital technology to transform and improve social care.

We urge government to ensure the proceeds from the tax are specifically targeted for environmental, public health and enforcement purposes

“If we are to achieve our aspirations for all unpaid carers, who are needed in increasing numbers to address the rise in those needing care, and ensure caring doesn’t impact on a carer’s health and wellbeing, we must tackle wider issues within adult social care services."

“While it is good the Government will continue to help the public sector as well as businesses keep their energy bills lower and provided some certainty for the next 12 months, we remain deeply concerned about the risk to some council services."