Responding to a report from the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services published today (Wednesday) that warns the majority of councils will overspend their care budgets by March 2025, UNISON head of care Gavin Edwards said:
“The previous government left social care with a staffing crisis and starved councils of the money needed to fund the sector. That’s why the road to recovery will be long and hard.
“The promised fair pay agreement for care is essential if hourly rates are to rise, allowing employers to fill vacancies and keep skilled staff.
“A national care service will also drive up standards and replace the current failing, fragmented and profit-driven system.
“Ministers must realise the urgent need for reform so those who depend on support can get help when they need it.”
Notes to editors:
– UNISON is the UK’s largest union with more than 1.3 million members providing public services in education, local government, the NHS, police service and energy. They are employed in the public, voluntary and private sectors.
Media contacts:
Sophie Goodchild M: 07767 325595 E: s.goodchild@unison.co.uk
Liz Chinchen M: 07778 158175 E: press@unison.co.uk