The Care and Support Alliance (CSA) has appointed Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director of Age UK, and Mark Lever, Chief Executive of The National Autistic Society, as co-chairs. They replace Vicky McDermott, Chief Executive of Papworth...
One is heavily rationed and means-tested, the other free at the point of use and tax-funded. And when assets are involved, the issue becomes politically toxic. In his first speech to the Labour party conference...
Kings Fund Event This one-day event is for those responsible for adult social care, including commissioners and providers of services. It will focus on a key challenge facing the social care system: how to achieve...
20th March 2017 Almost 9 out of 10 GPs (89%) think reductions in social care are leading to extra pressures in their surgeries. Even more (93%) think that the lack of social care is leading...
Mike Adamson, chief executive of the British Red Cross writes: I wanted to send you a note in light of our reiterated calls for more help for those in need of health and social care support...
Are you approaching a time where you need to make a decision about the kind of care you’ll need, and where you want to receive it? Many people find it very difficult to choose whether...
Delayed discharge figures, published by NHS England, continue to demonstrate the increasing impact of social care underfunding. Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance said: “These figures give us an indication of the...
Reports today suggest that the Government plan to increase the social care precept to 6% over the next year two years, amounting to a total increase of 1%. You can read our response to the reports...
Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: “Ignoring the social care crisis is deeply irresponsible. The sector couldn’t be clearer on how dire the situation is for social care and those that...
Vicky McDermott is Chair of the Care and Support Alliance which represents 80 of Britain’s leading charities including Age UK, Scope, Alzheimer’s Society and The Royal British Legion and writes: In quieter times the bleak picture of...
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