Author Archives: Isla Thompson
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ADASS responds to Carers Trust report
Cathie Williams, Chief Executive of ADASS, responds to Carers Trust’s findings outlining the financial strain facing unpaid carers: “These findings make for worrying reading, but are all too familiar. Unpaid carers often face more financial strain than the general population, and this winter is set to be even tougher on those drawing on support and their carers. […]
30 June 2024
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ADASS responds to hospital discharge announcement
Responding to an announcement by the Government that care homes and other settings will be used to “free up hospital beds”, Sarah McClinton, ADASS President, and Sheila Norris, ADASS Chief Executive said: “We welcome additional funding, but it comes very late. ADASS has been warning since July that we need funding early to have an […]
30 June 2024
ADASS responds to King’s Fund Sector Led Improvement Report
ADASS welcomes the King’s Fund commentary on Sector Led Improvement work. Our surveys of Directors of Adult Social Services show that there are increasing needs from hospital activity (or people waiting for hospital), carer breakdown, mental ill health, and domestic abuse. Against this, the workforce is shrinking due to inadequate pay, exhaustion, and lack of […]
30 June 2024
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ADASS responds to Nuffield Trust report on unpaid carers
Responding to the latest Nuffield Trust report on unpaid carers, Cathie Williams, ADASS Chief Executive said: “Caring for each other is a critical part of our society but sometimes the care needed is intense and carers need support themselves. Without them, so much more paid health and social care would be needed. That is why […]
30 June 2024
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ADASS responds to the LGA Lead Members’ Survey
Responding to the findings of the latest survey from the LGA, Cathie Williams, ADASS Chief Executive said: “This report provides yet more evidence that social care is not fixed. The LGA survey shows that there is not enough money to make the changes which will mean that everyone can get the support they need and ensure […]
30 June 2024
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ADASS Responds to LGSCO’s annual review of adult social care complaints
In response of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman’s Review 2021-22, an ADASS spokesperson said: “It is deeply concerning that the number of people making complaints has fallen so significantly. Whether this is because people have more complex needs, individuals and carers are exhausted, people feel less able to engage, or the impact of the […]
30 June 2024
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ADASS response to Autumn Statement 2023
In response to today’s Autumn Statement, Beverley Tarka, President of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, said: “The Chancellor has said nothing about investing in social care, so we will want to look at the detail. Social Care transforms lives. Lack of extra funds for adult social care in the Autumn Statement means […]
30 June 2024
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ADASS calls for reprioritisation of the overall social care reform programme
In response to reports that the Government may delay introduction of the cap on personal care costs and increased capital limits for state support for such costs, ADASS is calling for reprioritisation of the overall social care reform programme. Cathie Williams, ADASS Chief Executive said: “While we understand the reasons for a short delay in […]
30 June 2024
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ADASS responds to the 2024/25 local government finance settlement
In response to today’s Government announcement of the final local government finance settlement for local councils for 2024-25, Cathie Williams, joint CEO of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) said: “We are pleased the Government announced more money for local councils to pay for care and support services, which provide a lifeline […]
30 June 2024
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ADASS responds to Care Quality Commission – The state of health care and adult social care in England 2021/22
Responding to the CQC State of Care Report 2022, Sarah McClinton, ADASS President said: “This is yet more stark evidence of the huge challenges facing adult social care and the NHS ahead of an incredibly difficult winter, with the cost disproportionately hitting those of us who need adult social care, unpaid carers and those who […]
30 June 2024