Press Releases

Still waiting for answers: Hft responds to social care spending review

Yesterday’s Spending Review leaves many questions unanswered for social care. The government must set out further detail.

Disempowering those that need support: the cruel irony of Reeves’ welfare reform

The Spring Statement announces further cuts to the health element of Universal Credit in addition to recent reductions to PIP.

A vision for change, but reality tells a different story

We welcome the government’s commitment to removing barriers to work. But there's a difference between vision and reality.

Woman who began drumming aged just seven turns passion for music into award winning business

Gemma Brown started drumming as a child to strengthen her weak arm. Years later it would transform into a successful business.

CEO Steve Veevers: Today’s NHS action proves we can move fast – let’s do the same for social care

The announcement that the government plans to abolish NHS England rightly prioritises frontline healthcare services. Yet once again, social care is an afterthought in the conversation.

Hft urges government action as social care faces £3 billion funding crisis

Local government is under-resourced to meet the billions of pounds of new costs brought about by the increasing Living Wage and changes to Employer National Insurance Contributions.

Social care penalised as people’s wellbeing pays the price

The Government’s decision to raise employer National Insurance Contributions to 15%, without exempting charities, is disappointing yet predictable.

Hft and Care England launch 2024 survey to analyse challenges in the adult social care sector

A bumper trip to the seaside for learning disabled adults from Shefford

Learning disability charity’s ‘BestFest’ raises £2,000 for Cornwall services