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More than half (52 per cent) of adult social workers experience increased severity and complexity of need in their caseloads, while capacity and resources do not keep pace with the demand, a new survey by the Local Government Association (LGA) reveals.

"We are pleased steps are being taken to reform supported housing, which is a vital safety net for individuals with complex needs, a lifeline service enabling people to live independently

Baroness Casey is right to recognise the need to elevate the true value and purpose of care and support nationally. It is encouraging that she has strongly signalled for this to be a core foundation behind her proposals for the sector’s future.

We are launching a conversation and engagement series with councils, sector stakeholders and people with lived experience on the role of local government in a future reformed system of adult social care. 

"Local government needs to be part of decision-making to avoid a scenario where the introduction of an FPA jeopardises the supply of care and sustainability of council finances.” 

"Councils are committed to supporting disabled adults and older people to live independently, safely, and with dignity in their homes."

"The rise in the number requests for high-cost care for younger working age people is a message to us all, that social care is about everyone and effects all of us, directly or indirectly."

"Local councils are committed to delivering care and support to all those who have cause to draw on it but cannot do this alone.

"Growth in the care workforce is a positive reflection of recent progress in improving capacity, stability and quality in the sector. However, urgent action is still needed to tackle long-standing serious recruitment and retention challenges, particularly around fair pay, access to training, and employment rights for all care workers.

“The care workforce plays a fundamental and valued role in supporting people who draw on social care to live the independent lives they want to lead."