Care Sector Insight (27.03.26)
Local government reorganisation must not come at expense of people who rely on care
Responding to the Government’s announcement on local government reorganisation, ADASS President Jess McGregor said: “Local government reform must not come at the expense of people who rely on care and support. ADASS supports simplifying local government structures and increasing devolution, but reform on this scale brings real risks for adult social care that cannot be ignored….”
Communities to benefit from health centres on their doorstep
Government rolling out first 27 neighbourhood health centres, providing more care closer to home. 27 neighbourhood health centres to bring care closer to home - backed by up to £50 million. Ordinary, hard-working communities across England will benefit from more one-stop shop health services on their doorstep. Government has pledged to roll out 250 centres as part of its landmark 10 Year Health Plan boosting access to healthcare, cutting waiting lists and tackling inequalities
Council employees’ pay offer announced
“Council employees have been offered a pay increase of 3.30 per cent from 1 April 2026. For the lowest paid (currently earning £24,796 per annum), the offer means their pay will have increased since April 2021 by £7,282 (39.72 per cent).
How is it possible for Local Authority’s to increase their own staff pay by nearly 40% since April 2021 when over the same period adult social care providers annual uplift fees have always been less than 10% and of late below 5%.