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An inquiry has been launched into the cost of Government inaction on adult social care reform.
A leader has warned that care homes will close as a result of the hike in national insurance announced by chancellor Rachel Reeves in her Autumn Budget.
Leaders have called on the chancellor to provide urgent action on social care in today’s Autumn Budget.
The plans for the National Care Service from the Scottish Government are currently as clear as mud.
The Scottish Green Party will debate a motion tomorrow on withdrawing support for the National Care Service Bill.
Councils are facing a ‘social care blackhole’ in their finances, according to the Liberal Democrats.
Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has promised a 10-Year Plan for social care that will run alongside the 10-Year Plan for the NHS.
The government has unveiled new legislation to help tackle poor working conditions and benefit businesses and workers.
A major new Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) report has highlighted the ‘unresolved’ issues in social care funding and reform.
Oldham, Greater Manchester£104,337 – £115,105
Bradford, West Yorkshire£96,350 – £108,925
Oldham, Greater Manchester£104,337 – £115,105
Bradford, West Yorkshire£96,350 – £108,925