The Department of Health and Social Care has published the final report of the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, examining changes in prevalence, rising demand for support and how services should respond.
A summary of relevant main stage Ministerial speeches at Labour Party Conference 2026, including plans shared by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and the Minister for Women and Equalities.
The Health Secretary, Yvette Cooper MP, set out further detail on the Government’s plans for social care, including new commitments on the workforce and unpaid carers.
The Prime Minister, Andy Burnham MP, used his speech at Labour Party Conference to set out ambitious policy proposals going forward in this Parliament and the next.
This month sees all of the major political parties hold their autumn conferences where VODG will be busy engaging with MPs, peers and stakeholders across the political spectrum.
In his first speech on social care since becoming Prime Minister, Andy Burnham committed to bringing forward Casey's recommendations and restarting cross-party talks.
VODG joins the Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland, Independent Health and Care Providers (Northern Ireland), Care Forum Wales and others in ENICs letter.
Following concerns raised by members, VODG has written to the Health Bill Committee to ask for a rethink on the removing of local authorities from ICBs.
VODG has responded to the Government's call for evidence on the mental health strategy, focusing on mental health social care, integration and the leadership role of VCFSE organisations.
The National Conversation is a UK-wide listening initiative, inviting people right across the country to share what they value about community life and the kind of communities they want to build together.
The Local Government Association (LGA) published Care Where We Live, a report exploring what the future of adult social care could look like and the role of local government in delivering reform.
The Viewfinder survey captures the opinions of leaders across social care organisations and housing associations, providing valuable insight into how providers are responding to the challenges they face.
