2020-11-25 16:46:21
Following today’s announcement on the Comprehensive Spending Review, Hft has issued a response calling for a long term, sustainable funding solution for the social care sector.
Victoria Hemmingway, Public Affairs and Policy Manager, commented:
“After a year when the adult social care sector has been firmly on the front line of the Covid-19 pandemic, the announcements made in today’s Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) are deeply disappointing. While access to an additional £1bn for local councils to fund social care is a welcome step, it is yet another stopgap solution, falling dramatically short of what is required to place the sector on a sustainable financial footing.
“Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, the adult social care sector was stretched beyond its limits. Hft’s Sector Pulse report (2018-19), which provides an annual snapshot of the financial health of the social care sector, revealed earlier this year that 52% of care providers would need to close services in the near future due to financial pressures.[1] Coupled with the unexpected additional costs of Covid-19, this places adult social care providers under undue strain, during a time when the service they provide is needed more than ever by some of the most vulnerable adults in society.
“The CSR includes a commitment to bring forward proposals on a funding solution for the social care sector next year. It is vital that the Government does not fall short on this promise yet again and ensures that the long-term future of social care is secured at the earliest possible opportunity.”
[1] www.hft.org.uk/sectorpulsecheck
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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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