In 2024/25, social care demand in Camden reached a historic high, with over 5,800 residents approaching the local authority, marking a 10% increase from the previous year. Significant caregiver vacancies and a waiting list for worker assessments have exacerbated the situation. Various local issues, including rising poverty and homelessness, are driving the increased demand for care services. Despite high demand, occupational therapy waiting times have improved, with no residents waiting over three months for assessments. Efforts are in place to recruit local care staff rather than relying on agency workers.
Councillor Anna Wright noted that demand for services reached an all-time high with over 5,800 residents seeking help in 2024/25, reflecting a 10% increase from the previous year.
Rising poverty and inequality are contributing to increased demand for care services, which are further strained by a significant population churn and a rise in homelessness in Camden.
Despite the pressures, waiting times for occupational therapy assessments have improved, with no one waiting more than three months for their assessment in Camden.
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