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#mencap

Services will shut, Mencap warns on National Insurance rise

Mencap may cut 60 services due to rising National Insurance and minimum wage costs, threatening support for people with learning disabilities.

Mencap warns National Insurance rise could force closure of care services

Mencap may close 60 services due to increased costs from National Insurance and minimum wage changes, impacting vulnerable individuals' access to care.

Services will shut, Mencap warns on National Insurance rise

Mencap may cut 60 services due to rising National Insurance and minimum wage costs, threatening support for people with learning disabilities.

Mencap warns National Insurance rise could force closure of care services

Mencap may close 60 services due to increased costs from National Insurance and minimum wage changes, impacting vulnerable individuals' access to care.
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The Promise and the Power of Social Cooperatives - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Community-led cooperatives are crucial for reshaping social care, ensuring services meet local needs and moral values.
#government-reform

Fixing social care is urgent, says minister, after reports of impasse

Urgent reform is needed for the social care system in England amid internal government challenges and discussions on funding and long-term solutions.

'Genuine impasse' at top of government about social care plan, insiders say

Labour's proposals for a National Care Service lack clarity and urgency amid a growing crisis in social care.

The Guardian view on social care: reformers must reclaim the initiative | Editorial

Urgent government action is needed on social care reform amid rising challenges and ongoing delays.

Fixing social care is urgent, says minister, after reports of impasse

Urgent reform is needed for the social care system in England amid internal government challenges and discussions on funding and long-term solutions.

'Genuine impasse' at top of government about social care plan, insiders say

Labour's proposals for a National Care Service lack clarity and urgency amid a growing crisis in social care.

The Guardian view on social care: reformers must reclaim the initiative | Editorial

Urgent government action is needed on social care reform amid rising challenges and ongoing delays.
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#nspcc

Child neglect worsening as professionals warn more support needed

Child neglect is worsening due to service cuts and the rising cost of living, according to latest NSPCC report.

Child poverty has got a lot worse': outgoing charity boss lambasts Tory failures and social media giants

The UK government's actions have failed to improve child welfare, despite good intentions and increased spending.

Child neglect worsening as professionals warn more support needed

Child neglect is worsening due to service cuts and the rising cost of living, according to latest NSPCC report.

Child poverty has got a lot worse': outgoing charity boss lambasts Tory failures and social media giants

The UK government's actions have failed to improve child welfare, despite good intentions and increased spending.
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#local-government

Dad told to repay care costs after council delays

Council wrongly paid for carer, leaving father with £5,000 debt after assessment delays.

Councils try to stop the 'grotification' of London

Inadequate funding is leading to visible declines in street cleanliness and local pride due to prioritization of social care and housing.

Libraries and buses under threat as chancellor warned over 54bn council black hole

Councils face a funding crisis with a projected £54 billion shortfall due to rising social care costs, risking cuts to essential local services.

Rising cost of social services in England putting arts and youth services at risk, say councils

Rising social service costs threaten essential council functions in England, with many councils facing potential insolvency due to unsustainable budget pressures.

Resident left in 'unsafe housing' by council after refusing move to Yorkshire

Havering Council has been ordered to pay compensation and apologize for failing to provide safe housing for a resident.

One in four English councils may seek bankruptcy bailout in next two years'

One in four English councils may go bankrupt without government bailout due to severe funding gaps affecting public services.

Dad told to repay care costs after council delays

Council wrongly paid for carer, leaving father with £5,000 debt after assessment delays.

Councils try to stop the 'grotification' of London

Inadequate funding is leading to visible declines in street cleanliness and local pride due to prioritization of social care and housing.

Libraries and buses under threat as chancellor warned over 54bn council black hole

Councils face a funding crisis with a projected £54 billion shortfall due to rising social care costs, risking cuts to essential local services.

Rising cost of social services in England putting arts and youth services at risk, say councils

Rising social service costs threaten essential council functions in England, with many councils facing potential insolvency due to unsustainable budget pressures.

Resident left in 'unsafe housing' by council after refusing move to Yorkshire

Havering Council has been ordered to pay compensation and apologize for failing to provide safe housing for a resident.

One in four English councils may seek bankruptcy bailout in next two years'

One in four English councils may go bankrupt without government bailout due to severe funding gaps affecting public services.
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After institutions for people with disabilities close, graves are at risk of being forgotten

Iowa seeks to honor individuals buried at a closed institution by preventing neglect of their graves and ensuring proper maintenance of the site.
#budget-overspend

Havering reveals multi-million pound 2024 overspend

Havering Council faces significant financial challenges due to rising costs of social care and temporary accommodation, potentially borrowing £32.5 million from the government.

Council overspend balloons by 13m

Barking and Dagenham Council faces a projected budget overspend of £17.2 million due to increased demand and inflation.

Havering reveals multi-million pound 2024 overspend

Havering Council faces significant financial challenges due to rising costs of social care and temporary accommodation, potentially borrowing £32.5 million from the government.

Council overspend balloons by 13m

Barking and Dagenham Council faces a projected budget overspend of £17.2 million due to increased demand and inflation.
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#nuffield-trust

Large parts of adult social care market in England face collapse, thinktank warns

The adult social care sector in England is at risk of collapse due to tax and wage increases announced in the budget.

Large parts of adult social care market in England face collapse, thinktank warns

The social care market in England is at risk of collapse due to increased taxes and wages, threatening care for vulnerable individuals.

Large parts of adult social care market in England face collapse, thinktank warns

The adult social care sector in England is at risk of collapse due to tax and wage increases announced in the budget.

Large parts of adult social care market in England face collapse, thinktank warns

The social care market in England is at risk of collapse due to increased taxes and wages, threatening care for vulnerable individuals.
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#national-insurance

Warning tax rises could force care homes to close

The Liberal Democrats urge the government to exempt social care from National Insurance rises due to its impact on private care providers.

UK disability charities say NICs rise will cause life-changing' cuts

Increased national insurance contributions threaten vital disability services and support for vulnerable individuals in England.

GPs, care homes and hospices voice concern over Budget tax rises

The rise in National Insurance contributions will significantly impact GPs and private care providers, raising concerns over financial sustainability.

Ed Davey: care sector will be pushed to brink' by national insurance hike and should be exempt

The Liberal Democrats are urging for an exemption of the social care sector from the national insurance hike.
The national insurance increase could severely impact small care providers financially.

Improving social care is a big task and these talks are a good place to start | Heather Stewart

The rise in national insurance will significantly strain social care funding, resulting in dire consequences if unaddressed.

Warning tax rises could force care homes to close

The Liberal Democrats urge the government to exempt social care from National Insurance rises due to its impact on private care providers.

UK disability charities say NICs rise will cause life-changing' cuts

Increased national insurance contributions threaten vital disability services and support for vulnerable individuals in England.

GPs, care homes and hospices voice concern over Budget tax rises

The rise in National Insurance contributions will significantly impact GPs and private care providers, raising concerns over financial sustainability.

Ed Davey: care sector will be pushed to brink' by national insurance hike and should be exempt

The Liberal Democrats are urging for an exemption of the social care sector from the national insurance hike.
The national insurance increase could severely impact small care providers financially.

Improving social care is a big task and these talks are a good place to start | Heather Stewart

The rise in national insurance will significantly strain social care funding, resulting in dire consequences if unaddressed.
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Services for most-vulnerable people at risk after NICs rise, charities say

Tax increases in England's budget threaten essential services for vulnerable populations, risking charity sector viability and social care adequacy.
#nhs

NHS will not be fixed in single budget, says Wes Streeting

The NHS requires significant reform and investment to improve, not just budget adjustments.

Starmer warns the NHS will either 'reform or die' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Prime Minister warns that NHS challenges will take 10 years to address and require significant reforms before additional funding can be provided.

Ed Davey urges faster and bolder' action on NHS and social care

The government needs to act faster and bolder on NHS and social care issues, according to Ed Davey at the Liberal Democrat conference.

Ed Davey: We need a cross-party agreement on social care'

Liberal Democrats call for cross-party talks on social care to solve impasse after years of failure.
Proposed manifesto promise includes attending cross-party talks on social care after election to address high costs and help the NHS.

Frailty in older people rose sharply during austerity years, study reveals

Austerity cuts to the NHS, public health, and social care in England have been linked with a sharp increase in frailty.
The coalition government's austerity programme in the early 2010s is associated with steeper increases in frailty with age compared with the pre-austerity years between 2002 and 2010.

NHS will not be fixed in single budget, says Wes Streeting

The NHS requires significant reform and investment to improve, not just budget adjustments.

Starmer warns the NHS will either 'reform or die' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Prime Minister warns that NHS challenges will take 10 years to address and require significant reforms before additional funding can be provided.

Ed Davey urges faster and bolder' action on NHS and social care

The government needs to act faster and bolder on NHS and social care issues, according to Ed Davey at the Liberal Democrat conference.

Ed Davey: We need a cross-party agreement on social care'

Liberal Democrats call for cross-party talks on social care to solve impasse after years of failure.
Proposed manifesto promise includes attending cross-party talks on social care after election to address high costs and help the NHS.

Frailty in older people rose sharply during austerity years, study reveals

Austerity cuts to the NHS, public health, and social care in England have been linked with a sharp increase in frailty.
The coalition government's austerity programme in the early 2010s is associated with steeper increases in frailty with age compared with the pre-austerity years between 2002 and 2010.
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#budget-cuts

Sutton's new social care charge proposals 'make caring for disabled unaffordable'

Proposed means testing for disability benefits may unjustly burden vulnerable groups, prompting concerns from carers about the ethical implications of such cuts.

Why are UK councils going bankrupt?

Local councils in the UK have been declaring bankruptcy due to extreme budget cuts.
The bankruptcies have resulted in a lack of adequate social care, transport, education, and housing services for constituents.

Sutton's new social care charge proposals 'make caring for disabled unaffordable'

Proposed means testing for disability benefits may unjustly burden vulnerable groups, prompting concerns from carers about the ethical implications of such cuts.

Why are UK councils going bankrupt?

Local councils in the UK have been declaring bankruptcy due to extreme budget cuts.
The bankruptcies have resulted in a lack of adequate social care, transport, education, and housing services for constituents.
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#mental-health

Woman who lay dead in flat for three years wrote she was starving' in diary

Laura Winham's tragic death after years in isolation highlights severe failures in mental health and social care.

Disabled man had to sleep in his car for weeks due to council failings after eviction

The council's failings resulted in significant distress and unsuitable accommodation for Mr X, leading to a compensation award.
Systemic issues in social care and housing can severely impact vulnerable individuals' lives.

Woman who lay dead in flat for three years wrote she was starving' in diary

Laura Winham's tragic death after years in isolation highlights severe failures in mental health and social care.

Disabled man had to sleep in his car for weeks due to council failings after eviction

The council's failings resulted in significant distress and unsuitable accommodation for Mr X, leading to a compensation award.
Systemic issues in social care and housing can severely impact vulnerable individuals' lives.
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#government-accountability

The Guardian view on privatised care failures: a service crying out for change | Editorial

The findings on for-profit social care performance indicate an urgent need for systematic reform.

Austerity is still austerity, even under a Labour government | William Keegan

Chancellor Reeves blames the previous government for economic challenges while failing to address present difficulties faced by citizens, particularly pensioners.

The Guardian view on privatised care failures: a service crying out for change | Editorial

The findings on for-profit social care performance indicate an urgent need for systematic reform.

Austerity is still austerity, even under a Labour government | William Keegan

Chancellor Reeves blames the previous government for economic challenges while failing to address present difficulties faced by citizens, particularly pensioners.
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#health-policy

Wes Streeting yet to meet pledge to hold cross-party talks on social care crisis

Labour has not engaged with other parties for talks on the pressing social care crisis in England, despite calls for collaboration.

Unless Labour wakes up on social care, tragedies will happen

The UK government must take immediate responsibility for the escalating social care crisis, as past neglect continues to be mirrored in current policy.

Wes Streeting yet to meet pledge to hold cross-party talks on social care crisis

Labour has not engaged with other parties for talks on the pressing social care crisis in England, despite calls for collaboration.

Unless Labour wakes up on social care, tragedies will happen

The UK government must take immediate responsibility for the escalating social care crisis, as past neglect continues to be mirrored in current policy.
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Undercover as a home care worker in France: I have to cope alone and I receive no training' | Sasa Uhlova

Undocumented workers face harsh conditions and minimal support in the European social care sector, particularly amidst staffing shortages.

Rich should pay more inheritance tax, says Ed Davey

Sir Ed Davey advocates reforming inheritance tax to ensure the affluent contribute more, promoting fairness for those with modest inheritances.
#uk-politics

Starmer wants to act tough to fix long-term problems - but is he avoiding the trickiest?

Sir Keir Starmer aims to confront long-ignored issues in the UK, pushing for open dialogue on unsayable topics.

Labour ditches radical reforms as it prepares bombproof' election manifesto

Labour is planning limited first-term reforms on social care, the House of Lords, and green investment in its manifesto.
Labour will not seek to legislate on the creation of a new national care service in its first king's speech, instead focusing on fair pay for care workers and workers' rights.

Reeves warned she faces 8.6bn annual bill to save broken' social care sector

The cancellation of the planned social care cap highlights the severe funding shortfall in the UK's social care system amid increasing demands.

Starmer wants to act tough to fix long-term problems - but is he avoiding the trickiest?

Sir Keir Starmer aims to confront long-ignored issues in the UK, pushing for open dialogue on unsayable topics.

Labour ditches radical reforms as it prepares bombproof' election manifesto

Labour is planning limited first-term reforms on social care, the House of Lords, and green investment in its manifesto.
Labour will not seek to legislate on the creation of a new national care service in its first king's speech, instead focusing on fair pay for care workers and workers' rights.

Reeves warned she faces 8.6bn annual bill to save broken' social care sector

The cancellation of the planned social care cap highlights the severe funding shortfall in the UK's social care system amid increasing demands.
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#government-policy

Social care chiefs sound alarm at Labour's deafening silence' on sector

Labour's recent decisions jeopardize social care reforms, warning of a repeat of historical governmental failures in the care sector.

Unpaid carer says DWP's fraud prosecution threat was like blackmail'

Carers face prosecution threats over unintentional breaches of allowance rules, likened to blackmail by affected individuals.

Social care chiefs sound alarm at Labour's deafening silence' on sector

Labour's recent decisions jeopardize social care reforms, warning of a repeat of historical governmental failures in the care sector.

Unpaid carer says DWP's fraud prosecution threat was like blackmail'

Carers face prosecution threats over unintentional breaches of allowance rules, likened to blackmail by affected individuals.
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#funding

Love, warmth and hard work: the heart of the UK care system photo essay

The article advocates for increased funding and recognition for caregivers in the underfunded social care sector.

Government has brought adult social care in England to its knees', MPs say

Chronic underfunding affecting adult social care in England
Concerns about staffing shortages and inadequate government leadership

Love, warmth and hard work: the heart of the UK care system photo essay

The article advocates for increased funding and recognition for caregivers in the underfunded social care sector.

Government has brought adult social care in England to its knees', MPs say

Chronic underfunding affecting adult social care in England
Concerns about staffing shortages and inadequate government leadership
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Hundreds of thousands more people will be part-time carers by 2035, analysis shows

The UK will see a significant rise in informal caregivers by 2035, highlighting a growing social care crisis.

Record number of NHS mental health patients kept in hospitals longer than necessary

Delayed discharges of mental health patients in NHS reaching record high levels, impacting bed availability and caused by non-clinical reasons.

New dressing robot can 'mimic' the actions of care-workers

Two-armed dressing robot mimics care-worker movements
Technology frees up care-workers for companionship and well-being checks

From the Editor: Generative AI and social care

Generative AI offers benefits and challenges in adult social care.
Need for knowledge, guidance, and ethical considerations in deploying generative AI in social care.

Sunak to give councils 500m in emergency bailout amid cash crisis

Local authorities in England will receive an emergency bailout from the government to prevent bankruptcy.
Upper tier councils will receive an additional 500m for social care while lower tier districts will receive a boost of approximately 30 to 40m.

Wolverhampton's Santos Care banned from sponsoring foreign staff

A social care provider in Wolverhampton has been placed in special measures and lost its licence to sponsor foreign workers after an investigation by the BBC.
Santos Care was condemned as inadequate following a Care Quality Commission inspection, and Staffordshire County Council said it would no longer employ them.
#london

Mayor warns of 'full blown recruitment crisis' amid the government's migration policy

The Mayor of London warns of a recruitment crisis in sectors critical to the city's economy due to new migration policies
Sectors such as hospitality, the arts, health, construction, and social care may struggle to fill vacancies as a result

Mayor warns of 'full blown recruitment crisis' amid the government's migration policy

The Mayor of London warns of a recruitment crisis in sectors critical to the city's economy due to new migration policies
Sectors such as hospitality, the arts, health, construction, and social care may struggle to fill vacancies as a result

Mayor warns of 'full blown recruitment crisis' amid the government's migration policy

The Mayor of London warns of a recruitment crisis in sectors critical to the city's economy due to new migration policies
Sectors such as hospitality, the arts, health, construction, and social care may struggle to fill vacancies as a result

Mayor warns of 'full blown recruitment crisis' amid the government's migration policy

The Mayor of London warns of a recruitment crisis in sectors critical to the city's economy due to new migration policies
Sectors such as hospitality, the arts, health, construction, and social care may struggle to fill vacancies as a result
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Mayor warns of 'full blown recruitment crisis' amid the government's migration policy

The Mayor of London warns of a recruitment crisis in sectors critical to the city's economy due to new migration policies
Sectors such as hospitality, the arts, health, construction, and social care may struggle to fill vacancies as a result

Short-staffed sectors in UK respond to measures to cut net migration

James Cleverly's policies on reducing net migration have faced backlash in short-staffed sectors across the economy.
The policies will likely impact the availability of staff in the NHS, care sector, and hospitality industry.
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