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Further urgent investment needed in social care - LGA on King's Fund report

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

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LGA responds to Care Workforce Pathway

"We continue to call for a dedicated workforce strategy, to promote, protect, support and develop careers in social care."

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Councils need support and funding for adult social care assurance process

“The added workload these assessments are causing for councils must be addressed and councils should be given appropriate additional funding and support in order to participate in them effectively.”

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LGA responds to CQC pilot adult social care assessment results

“This is an important moment for adult social care, a lot of work from across the sector has gone into the preparation and execution of these assessments. "

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Further savings mean tough decisions for social care leaders

“The easy savings have long since gone. Councils are being faced with tough decisions about cutting valued services, increasing council tax and fees and charges during a cost-of-living crisis.  "

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Impacts of social care reforms must be assessed – LGA on NAO report

“We support NAO’s recommendation that DHSC must assess the impact of its current and planned reform interventions on local authorities and consult with stakeholders to ensure its plans are manageable.”

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LGA responds to CQC State of Care report

“Everyone should be able to access the care and support they need and not be left waiting or getting stuck in the system."

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Social care workforce plan needed - LGA on Skills for Care report  

“A dedicated plan to promote, protect, support and develop careers in social care, alongside parity of pay and terms and conditions with the NHS for comparable roles, both strengthen the wellbeing and recognition of those who work in this essential vocation, and benefit the people who draw on care.”

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Uplifts in funding needed to meet demand - LGA on Health Foundation analysis of adult social care funding

“Significant uplifts are needed in funding for social care in order to meet future demand, let alone address the ever growing rise in current unmet and under met need."

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Social care must remain rooted in local government – LGA on Fabian Society report

“Councils know their communities best, lead important work with local partners that supports and improves people’s wellbeing, and – with the right resources – will continually strive for improved performance and innovation in the way care and support is commissioned and delivered.”

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