Unpaid carers are the last line of defence in a creaking care system. We are calling on the next Govt to properly support unpaid carers so that they can avoid burnout and continue their vital caring roles.

Our members are asking the future Govt to prioritise a long term workforce plan, with better pay and conditions for our dedicated care professionals. We won't allow them to be forgotten.

Our members are calling on the future Govt to urgently address the lack of support for unpaid carers.

We need a system that supports unpaid carers to make the right decision for them, whether that's full time caring, or being able to work alongside their caring role.

Care is a vital resource to millions of people across England.

The future Government must act urgently to prevent skilled and experienced professionals leaving the sector.

Our members are asking the future Govt to prioritise an updated Carers Strategy which will improve the support offered to those who can no longer work due to their caring roles.

As well as improving the lives of those they care for, when properly supported, #UnpaidCarers save £billions in care workforce payments, reduce pressure on the NHS, and some are able to work alongside caring.
The future Govt must tackle the lack of support for carers in England.

Whether you need help getting out of bed, staying active, seeing friends, or something different, a life without the right care and support can be debilitating.

The future Government must act on this without delay.

🆕 Public satisfaction with #SocialCare services has dropped to just 13%, the lowest level ever recorded.

Find out more about our NatCen #BritishSocialAttitudes survey analysis with The King's Fund here. 👇
nuffieldtrust.org.uk/news-item/brit…

Short term bursts of funding are not enough.

We are asking the next Govt to prioritise long-term planning and sustainable funding for #SocialCare in the next parliament.​ 🌱

As the number of people providing large amounts of unpaid care continues to increase, it is essential that #UnpaidCarers can take a break and get good, reliable #RespiteCare for their loved ones.

✍️ There's still time to sign our petition calling on all political parties to recognise the role played by those in social care and adequately fund it.

Sign today. secure.mencap.org.uk/whywecare?utm_…

‘At a time when adult #SocialCare has never faced more profound problems, with record numbers of people requesting support, this is surely the time for the next government, whatever colour it may be, to make social care a priority.’ Simon Bottery dailymail.co.uk/health/article…

Our members are asking the next Govt to prioritise a long-term workforce plan and sustainable funding for #SocialCare , so providers don't have to turn down those who need care.

What are the latest trends in adult social care? Our annual Social Care 360 report shows that the key measures all point towards a social care system that is under intense pressure. Delve into the data on our website 👇kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

💬 'Our workforce accounts for 5.3% of the nation’s economically active population, so the the ‘social care vote’ is set to have a defining voice in this year’s general election.'

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