Who Cares

The  7 million carers; 9.4 million disabled people and 11 million over 65’s, implies  a simple mathematical assessment , that concludes not nearly enough people care.

The Care Act 2014 appears to have good intentions, and consolidates existing community care law, new assessments start from the 1st April 2015 and eligibility needs no longer have to be substantial or critical.

Assessment’s are blind to needs being already met by carers and must be holistic. However, David Pearson, President of ADASS, issued a stark warning to politicians of all parties: “the next two years will make or break adult social care”.

 

“Adult social care is at a crossroads. As a country we need to be ambitious for care and recognise that protecting the NHS means protecting adult social care”.” There are choices, which have consequences. “There is a danger that in some parts of the country sustaining social care services as we have known them will become almost impossible”.30% cuts to ESCC budget lead to blatant comments to recipients there will be losers. A disgruntled wheel chair user, born without legs said: “Do this Government expect me to miraculously grow legs overnight”. Good intentions don’t equal good care.  Does anyone have a story to share .Contact pebshamcommunityreporter@gmail.com John's blog: https://jes1066.wordpress.com/

 

 

 

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