Press Releases

It is paramount that the government ensures the local government settlement provides enough funding for councils to meet the needs of their local communities.

The latest report shows that almost half of all of the people with a learning disability who died, died an avoidable death.

‘Today's Autumn Statement was another missed opportunity to provide a surer footing for social care and the growing number of people who rely on social care support.'

'It is not too late for this government to use next week’s Autumn Statement to improve the fragile state of services and support.'

ADASS report published on social care, housing, health and winter and fines 'adult social care is in a significantly worse position to cope than in the same period in 2021.'

‘Social care is essential to people’s quality of life and daily experiences and should be prioritised as such. Yet this report again demonstrates the significant lack of progress, prioritisation and understanding this government has for social care.'

'We had hoped the government would do the right thing and bring forward its own manifesto commitment to address issues with the Mental Health Act, which is long overdue reform.' 

VODG CEO Dr Rhidian Hughes writes in CMM about the importance of collaboration between councils and third sector providers, starting with elected councillors.

Responding to the CQC's State of Care report VODG calls out the unacceptable postcode lottery that exists and calls on political parties to address the current disparities disabled people face and invest in social care.

Staff recruitment and retention continues to be a significant challenge for disabled people and support providers across the country. A sustainable solution will not be possible until local authorities are able to fully cover the true costs of social care support.