The Economic Value of Social Care in the North East
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A report commissioned by North East ADASS, produced by Impact Change Solutions, analysing the economic value of social care in the North East of England 2022.
There is a recognition across the North-East local government region that the voice of Adult Social
Care in promoting the sector as a driver for economic growth is largely unheard.
The region has committed to making the case for investment in social care – changing perceptions about the sector, from one that is a perennial (if necessary) drain on public funds, to one that drives both economic and societal value whilst offering opportunities for growth.
This report has been produced at the same time as the Government’s Adult Social Care Reform white paper “People at the Heart of Care”. This describes a new vision for Adult Social Care where:
- People have choice, control, and support to live independent lives
- People can access outstanding quality and tailored care and support
- People find adult social care fair and accessible
The white paper begins to articulate the intended use of the £5.4bn allocated to ASC over the next 3 years, announced on 7th September, although as the Secretary of State acknowledges in his foreword to the white paper, “The proposals outlined will not solve all of the problems, but they are a significant step in moving us towards a new vision for social care that the whole of government is committed to”. It remains the case, therefore, that delivery of the vision for adult social care will require significant additional investment that leverages the funds allocated to date.
In this context, the desire of North-East ADASS to raise awareness of the importance of the Adult Social Care sector to the North-East economy and the economic contribution, impact and potential that the sector generates for the region is both timely and vital.