ADASS responds to the Spring Budget 2024

Last updated: 30 June 2024

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Anna Hemmings, joint CEO of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, said:

“ADASS welcomed £500 million additional Government funding for children and adults social care in February. Yet while this sounds a big figure, once shared between 153 councils, the reality is it simply isn’t enough to meet rising costs and growing numbers of adults needing care and support this year. Millions of adults and carers will be disappointed today’s Budget has done nothing to help them.

“This squeeze on social care means directors can’t invest enough in early support for people close to home which prevents them needing hospital or residential care, at a greater cost. Social care needs a long-term, sustainable, fully-funded plan that focuses on enabling everyone to live as healthily and independently as possible, for as long as possible.”