2019-09-05 09:14:36
Hft, a national charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, has welcomed the publication of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Social Care’s report into the professionalisation of the social care workforce.
Evidence submitted by the charity, which included statistics from Hft’s annual Sector Pulse Check survey and their accreditation as a Skills for Care Centre of Excellence, was mentioned throughout the APPG’s final report.
Billy Davis, Public Affairs and Policy Manager commented:
“The publication of this report on Professional Care Workers Day highlights just how much more work needs to be done to make social care a valued career.
“The APPG cited figures from our Sector Pulse Check showing that 80% of providers say low wage is the biggest barrier to recruiting and retaining staff. However, our survey also showed that 85% of employees join the sector to make a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable adults. We need to reward that passion by providing improved wages and a clear pathway for career progression and professional development.
“Hft welcomes the committee’s recommendations – particularly the creation of a national council for England to help accredit qualifications and professional standards for the social care sector. We look forward to working with the APPG members, and others in the sector, to making that council a reality.”
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For further information please email media.enquiries@hft.org.uk
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
