Learning disabilities charity expresses concerns at exclusion of funding of social care from Spring Statement
Hft, a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, has expressed its concerns over the lack of any social care provision in the Spring Statement. The charity had previously called on the Chancellor to flesh out its thinking on the government's planned 'parallel body of work' on adult social care.
Billy Davis, Public Affairs and Policy Manager, commented: "We are very disappointed that the Chancellor has neglected social care in his Spring Statement.
"The sector is in a state of crisis. Our latest Sector Pulse Check report highlighted that 34% of providers are now running at a deficit, more than treble the 11% running at a loss in 2016/17.
With 54% of providers already curbing investment and a further 50% stating they will need to do so in the near future, the sector is starting to stagnate. Indeed, 89% of respondents believe the current funding model isn't fit for purpose.
"Yet, in spite of this, the Chancellor once again remained silent on social care. The Government needs to provide clarity on the future funding of the sector now, before the support of some of the most vulnerable adults in society is put at risk."
