Latest Local Government Finance Settlement will leave care providers footing the bill

It is highly disappointing that the Government has chosen not to address the pressing financial challenges in adult social care through the Local Government Finance Settlement, says Hft’s CEO Steve Veevers.

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Hft welcomes £500m social care funding boost

The Government’s much-needed additional funding for adult social care is to be welcomed but it is imperative that it reaches adult social care providers directly, says Hft.

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Charities must not be taken for granted, says Hft

Hft has responded to a speech by Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, on his party’s vision for the voluntary sector, saying charities must be remunerated for the vital services they deliver.

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Social care system in sustained crisis despite ‘record Government investment’, report finds

Unsustainable financial and workforce pressures are forcing adult social care providers to turn down new admissions and close services, as government grants are not reaching the people who need them most. This is according to the 2023 Sector Pulse Check.

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The Care Workforce Pathway is one step in the right direction, but only one, says Hft

Hft has responded to the Government’s plans to develop the domestic care workforce in the UK, saying it is one step in the right direction but further action must follow.

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Hft calls on Labour to join the dots between the NHS and adult social care

Hft’s CEO, Steve Veveers, has responded to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer’s New Year’s speech in which social care was notably absent.

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“Shocking” decision to have a part-time disability minister

After leaving the disability community for over a week without a dedicated Minister of State, it’s shocking that the Government has chosen to downgrade this role.

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New immigration laws will exacerbate skills shortage in adult social care

Yesterday’s announcement from the Government on changes to immigration measures will only serve to exacerbate the recruitment and retention challenges across the health and social care sector.

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