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Our blogs are designed to communicate updated discussions on adult social care in the UK, with relevant articles also shared below.
Party Politics, Adult Social Care and the General Election
With an election on its way there is, quite rightly, a lot of focus on party positioning when it comes to adult social care. New president of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Care (ADASS), Melanie Williams, has highlighted that the next government must...
Spring budget 2024 – no respite for the adult social care sector
There’s been much discussion about the recent Spring Budget – the winners, the losers and everyone in between. But there’s a general consensus that that was very little done to support those in later life and their families, who are in need of adult social care....
Guest blog with Steven Day Dip FA LTCP, Financial Adviser with Switchfoot Wealth Limited
Finding the right solution that best suits your needs can be a difficult journey when it comes to adult social care. It’s a complicated and detailed process to find the best fit for you and your family, with further work needed to research your options when it comes...
Adult Social Care Funding reforms – to fund or not fund – can this still be a question ?
As the government freezes means-testing thresholds for a 14th consecutive year, more people than ever before face self-funding their own adult social care. Those with assets worth more than £23,250 have had to fully fund their care since 2010, despite average...
Adult Social Care – hopes, fears and funding
The start of a new year is usually a time for looking forward to the future and for setting new plans and goals. But for many, the new year brings with it new struggles and concerns when it comes to caring for their loved ones and navigating the complexities of adult...
Care Concerns this Winter
It’s a hard time of year for many as they struggle to keep warm this winter amidst the cost of living crisis. And the effect is even more profound for those struggling alone and in need of care. The Telegraph shared an article this month about a terminal cancer...
An insight into over-60s healthcare in London
An in-depth research report was recently released by Age UK on Older Londoners: The highs and Lows of living in the capital. There are almost 1.4 million over 60s living in London and 1000 were interviewed on the highlights and challenges experienced while living in...
A Picture of Adult Social Care in the UK
It’s a confusing time when it comes to adult social care. It can be difficult to know where to turn with questions and when it comes to news articles in the UK it can be just as confusing. We looked at 3 press pieces, written in February, June and September of this...