Councils could struggle to fund social care in the future, meaning services may be put at risk, leaders in the sector have warned. George Osborne said social care could expect
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The delay in implementing the cap on care costs is “disappointing” and the Government should draw up a clear timetable for putting it in place to prevent people facing unlimited
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Local authorities in England have warned they are facing a £13 billion funding gap by the end of the decade following George Osborne’s spending review, even if they raise council
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The social care sector has reacted to George Osborne’s Autumn Statement and Spending Review. Here is our round-up from key commentators. ADASS President Ray James said: “Although the Treasury’s recognition
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Councils will be able to add 2% to council tax bills in a bid to provide up to £2 billion for social care, the Chancellor has confirmed. George Osborne faced
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Health experts have warned against cuts to public health funding and social care as George Osborne announced a £3.8 billion cash injection for the NHS. The funding boost – above
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Councils are starting to freeze non-essential services as they reach a “tipping point” ahead of an expected fresh round of deep spending cuts, new research has revealed. Hundreds of thousands
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The Scottish Government has announced £1.8 million funding to extend vital support for the families of prisoners. Prison visitor centres will receive the funding over the next three years to
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NHS trusts in England have racked up a deficit of £1.6 billion in the first six months of the financial year – the worst on record. Based on current performance,
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A £48 million funding boost for health services will help tackle mounting pressures on waiting lists in Northern Ireland’s hospitals. Health Minister Simon Hamilton has outlined how he will use
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