The King's Speech sets out the Government's legislative plan for the year ahead. Our Member Briefing summarises the Bills of most relevance to VODG members.
VODG joined the LGA, Council Networks and others in writing to party leaders setting out the importance of recognising the role social care play in society.
VODG joined CSA members and over 24,000 others in signing a letter to Political Party Leaders calling for them to commit to making social care work for people.
As part of the CPA, VODG and others have set out our shared asks for the incoming government to achieve an effective care and support system in England.
The Labour Party has published its manifesto based on the premise of change including a new National Care Service, reform to the welfare system and more social and affordable housing.
The Green Party has published it's manifesto including commitments to free personal care, increase in pay rates and a career structure for carers to rebuild the care workforce.
The Conservatives have published their election manifesto including commitments to increase funding for the NHS, changes to the welfare system and deliver more free schools for children with SEND.
The Lib Dems are the first of the main Westminster parties to publish their manifesto which includes commitments to free personal care, a social care workforce plan and a cross-party commission on funding.
