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Issue 221
Government Urged to Support the UK’s Adult Social Care Sector Leading Organisations Unite in Call
Over 100 organisations from across the adult social care sector have united in
They are, they say, ready to “work with the Government, as equal partners, to
that enables everyone to live the life they want to lead.” The joint statement said: “The Government faces a challenging task of building a strong economy and sustainable and inclusive growth in the current fiscal environment. The challenge will be considerably harder if adult social care is not prioritised and funded adequately. In this context, the additional funding of up to £1.3 billion for local government including adult social care in the recent Budget was welcome.”
bring about the long-term changes needed to build a care and support system
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urging the Government to take immediate steps to address growing financial pressures on councils, care providers, and charities. In a collective statement, they highlighted the urgent need for collaboration to alleviate these challenges and secure the future of social care.