2020-02-13 14:10:16
Hft has welcomed the news that Matt Hancock has kept his role as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care following a Cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Billy Davis, Public Affairs and Policy Manager at Hft, commented:
“We welcome Matt’s reappointment as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. At a time when the sector is facing great uncertainty, continuity at the heart of government is very welcome.
“After years of government inaction, Matt will be aware of the need for proposals for reform to be brought forward as a matter of urgency. As our latest Sector Pulse Check report found, one in five social care providers in England have been forced to cut support in the last year and one in three are having to shed staff to remain financially viable.
“At a time when demand for social care is growing, this simply cannot continue. We look forward to working with Matt in delivering these much needed reforms, and delivering the sustainable future that providers, staff and the people they support, so richly deserve.”
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About Hft
Proudly established in 1962 by a group of visionary parents, Hft is a charity supporting more than 2,500 learning disabled adults in England and Wales. Together, we are creating a future where learning disabled people and their families can live the best life possible.
Providing personalised support. Creating solutions for living independently. Coming together to campaign for positive change. Fundraising for new opportunities and a bigger impact.
In 2033, we’ll live in a world where learning disabled people have greater choice. About where they live. The support they need and want. And how to spend their time and money.
Learning disability versus difficulty
A learning disability is different from a learning difficulty but the terms are often confused and used inter-changeably. A learning difficulty does not affect general intellect, whereas a learning disability is a life-long condition characterised by a reduced intellectual ability and struggle with everyday activities.
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For more information about Hft please visit www.hft.org.uk
