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"We want to work quickly with government to clarify the details of the funding, including how it will be distributed and any guidance on how it must be used."

“Increased demand on social care services, underfunding, and the retention and recruitment of staff, have been linked to short care visits, which may not allow care workers enough time to help prepare a hot, nutritious meal."

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

“The Government needs to do more to help unpaid carers who are the backbone of care and support and provide invaluable support to their loved ones.”

“Every part of the care and support sector is under intense pressure due to the current crisis and councils are doing all they can to support carers and those they care for through this."

Responding to the Centre for Ageing Better’s ‘State of Ageing in 2020’ report, Cllr Ian Hudspeth, Chairman of the Local Government Association’s Community Wellbeing Board, said: “This latest report is another important warning that the impact of coronavirus could have far reaching consequences for everyone, from all ages and backgrounds. “Councils play a crucial role in improving and maintaining their residents’ health and wellbeing, including for older people. During this incredibly difficult period, councils want to continue doing all they can to ensure our older people have access to the

“Councils are doing everything in their power to provide high quality adult and social care support to adults of all ages in very difficult circumstances."

“Potential underfunding of these reforms would only exacerbate pre-existing significant pressures, which the reforms – and the funding for them – do nothing to address."

"We respect the CQC’s decision and know it is one made in the best interests of the people who use and work in social care services."

“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. "