ADASS Welcomes the New Report by Carers UK
ADASS welcomes the new report by Carers UK. Stephen Chandler, President of ADASS (Association of Directors of Adult Social Services) said:
"This important report underlines the vital contribution that carers make – they are the backbone of our economy and our care services. It also shows the major impact that caring has for someone’s own health and well-being. We support Carers UK’s call for greater recognition and support for carers. We have ourselves previously called for £1.5bn to support carers to get a break to enable them to keep going over winter. We need investment now to avoid carers breaking down which will result in further pressures on health and care services, with devastating impacts for all of us, especially those of us who are older or disabled .
"As we reform adult social care we need to radically re-think the relationship between working and caring. At a time when the economy is shouting out for workers, we must do more to support carers, with regular breaks, stronger employment rights and greater support to remain in employment.
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