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“Yet another disappointing announcement” – Hft responds to the Autumn Statement

“Yet another disappointing announcement” – Hft responds to the Autumn Statement

Hft has responded to today’s “disappointing” Autumn Statement, calling on the Government to implement a long term plan for social care.

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“Social care is struggling at all levels” – Hft responds to ADASS Autumn Survey

“Social care is struggling at all levels” – Hft responds to ADASS Autumn Survey

Hft has responded to yesterday’s publication of the ADASS Autumn Survey, saying the report reaffirms the extensive challenges facing the adult social care sector.

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Lord Touhig visits supported employment scheme for learning disabled and autistic adults

Lord Touhig visits supported employment scheme for learning disabled and autistic adults

Lord Don Touhig met with colleagues from Hft and phs Group last week to learn about the opportunities they offer in partnership with DFN Project SEARCH.

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The King’s Speech leaves learning disabled adults behind yet again

The King’s Speech leaves learning disabled adults behind yet again

The State Opening of Parliament should be a hopeful event but, for learning disabled adults and the adult social care sector in general, listening to today’s speech was a huge disappointment.

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Four party conferences down and almost no word on social care

Four party conferences down and almost no word on social care

The political parties must prioritise social care, says Hft, as it responds to limited discussion of social care at this year’s party conferences.

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We must grasp the opportunity to address recruitment and retention in adult social care

We must grasp the opportunity to address recruitment and retention in adult social care

Although the 7% drop in vacant posts since 2021/22 reported in the latest Skills for Care data on the state of the adult social care sector and workforce in England is, at first glance, good news, it is still 152,000 vacancies too many.  

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“An opportunity for progress” – Hft responds to Care England’s report

“An opportunity for progress” – Hft responds to Care England’s report

Hft has responded to the publication of Care England’s new report, Care For Our Future, which outlines a roadmap for delivering sustainable adult social care, saying it offers a much-needed opportunity for progress in the sector.

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

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

Hft and Care England have launched the survey for Sector Pulse Check 2023, their annual report analysing the financial health and workforce challenges faced by the adult social care sector.

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No surprise at Local Authorities’ budget deficit, says Hft

No surprise at Local Authorities’ budget deficit, says Hft

Hft has responded with shock to new figures unearthed by the BBC today, which report that Local Authorities will see £467m stripped from their adult care services by April 2026.

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