Care Industry News reports that the Government has launched an inquiry into the financial sustainability of local authority adult social care. The Communities and Local Government Committee examines whether the funding available for adult social care is sufficient for local authorities to fulfil their statutory obligations to assess and meet the needs of people requiring care and support. This includes looking at the impact of policies such as the National Living Wage and the two per cent council tax precept.
The inquiry also explores the role of carers and looks at alternative funding models for financing and providing care. It covers all adult social care provided or commissioned by local authorities.
The committee will invite local authorities, care providers and Government ministers to give evidence at public sessions. It also plans to hear from organisations representing carers and care users. The committee is also inviting written submissions on a number of issues, details of which can be found here. So if you’re a carer, or you’re an adult who uses care services, this is your chance to let the Government know how their policies affect you. The deadlines for submissions is Friday 19 August.
