Well done Andy on your achievement of 100 miles in October for the National Autistic Society raising £1050. Andy, an IAS support worker, has supported many people with Autism. Andy says "I had help with some of my miles from a couple of lads I support as well, which was great."

VODG and our members unite with other care and support organisations in calling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves for an urgent review of Budget policies that threaten community-based care and support. #ProvidersUnite vodg.org.uk/resource/budge…

Imagine Act and Succeed join all our partners from V O D G as a signatory of a letter to Rachel Reeves requesting her to review her current Budget policy that will have a seriously detrimental effect on the provision of social care and support #ProvidersUnite

Concerns about detrimental effect of the Budget on the provision of social care and support has been raised in Parliament. Social Care needs exemption. #ProvidersUnite V O D G

In 2021, Enid had her 90th. Due to poor health she had to cancel her party, but recently, she decided to have a garden party. At the top of her wish list, was a Punch & Judy show, & singer to sing George Formby songs. She had so many friends there to to celebrate with her.

I hear a lot of myths related to care such as ‘your only there to make them cups of tea’ or ‘it’s all personal care’... We support people in the community...with many other things. We are somebody’s friend and in some cases somebody’s family when they don’t have anybody else.

We're always keen to help where we can!

New analysis by Cordis Bright commissioned by VODG looks at the impact of the #Budget on disability charities and the difficult decisions they face if guaranteed funding is not provided and passed on to frontline services: vodg.org.uk/resource/cordi… Rachel Reeves HM Treasury

Funding for adult social care is an investment in us all, not a cost. 100+ organisations have signed our public statement calling for Govt to work with the sector to mitigate the pressures on councils, providers & charities. Read & share: orlo.uk/0vJvV #FutureOfASC

We agree that any funding is welcome, but this falls massively short of what's needed to cover the changes to NICs, and will the funding reach the providers that need it? #localgov #socialcare

With an estimated 40,000 establishments across England, the sector contributes an estimated £68.1bn billion annually to the UK economy according to a Skills for Care report. #ValueSocialCare #ProvidersUnite #StrongerTogether

Social care saves the NHS money; every £100 spent on social care reduces NHS spending by £35. #ValueSocialCare #ProvidersUnite #StrongerTogether

📣The rise in National Insurance Contributions will have a devastating impact on the care and support disabled people, families & carers rely on. It’s not too late for HM Treasury to act. On 25 Feb we’ll be in Westminster calling for change. Join us there: providersunite.co.uk

A powerful day, a powerful message. The government cannot ignore us when we stand together. Social care saves lives, supports jobs, and strengthens society. It’s time for real action. #ValueSocialCare #CareCannotWait

The rise in National Insurance Contributions will have a devastating impact on social care. Today is a day of action in Westminister. #providersunite

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On 19 March MPs decide if #SocialCare charities will be exempt from rises in Employer National Insurance contributions. If we aren't exempted social care charities may not survive to continue to provide the essential support that millions of disabled people rely on. #NICsBill

As we look to the #SpendingReview VODG joins a group of nearly 100 leaders to call on Rachel Reeves to strengthen #AdultSocialCare and work with the sector, including people who draw on support, to mitigate pressures on councils, providers and charities. local.gov.uk/about/campaign…

As a signatory we stand ready to work with the Government, and on a cross-party basis, as equal partners, to bring about the longer-term changes that are needed to build a care and support system that enables everyone to live the life they want to lead #spendingreview