Comment on the Green Paper
In a Society Guardian opinion piece, Christopher Manthrop explores the impact of the Green Paper proposals on older people and their carers. (22 July)
In another Guardian opinion piece, Christopher Edwards writes that the Green Paper does not make sufficient provision for younger people with learning disabilities. (22 July)
A letter to The [...]
I was delighted by the publication of Shaping the Future of Care Together, the Green Paper on the reform of adult care and support in England.
The Green Paper sets out a vision for a new National Care Service. As we all know, more and more of us are living longer, and of course this is [...]
Reaction to Green Paper
Alzheimer’s Society Chief Executive Neil Hunt said that “everyone must join the call for a system that is robust enough to tackle the rising dementia challenge and give people a better quality of life.” (15 July)
The Care Quality Commission welcomes the Green Paper, and is pleased that the debate will lead to [...]
Reaction to the Green Paper
Alzheimer’s Society Chief Executive Neil Hunt said that “everyone must join the call for a system that is robust enough to tackle the rising dementia challenge and give people a better quality of life”, adding that the National Care Service “is a bold vision.” (15 July)
The Care Quality Commission welcomes the [...]
Comment on Green Paper
The Daily Telegraph reports that the retirement age could be raised because of Britain’s ageing society, as a way to address the rising cost of social care. (14 July)
The Daily Mail reports on the same story, saying that the Green Paper might introduce new taxes or withdraw benefits. (14 July)
The Daily Mail [...]
Green Paper
The National Pensioners’ Convention declares that the upcoming Green Paper must pass five key tests if it is to successfully tackle the problems it addresses.
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The Registered Nursing Home Association backs a call from the All Party Parliamentary Group for greater investment in training those who care for people with dementia. (08 July)
Crossroads highlights that [...]
Comment on Green Paper
The Society Guardian features an article on the future of care homes, discussing Birmingham city council’s plans to join up services by opening new care centres staffed with council-employed staff. (09 July)
The Guardian reports that the Green Paper is being held up by disputes in Whitehall, and that Yvette Cooper has been [...]
A radical reform of care and support services
Everyone in England will have access to a National Care Service that is fair, simple and affordable under plans set out by Health Secretary Andy Burnham in the Green Paper Shaping the Future of Care Together.
Huge pressures are being put on existing services. More people need care because [...]
The Government will launch the Green Paper on the reform of adult care and support in England tomorrow.
Secretary of State for Health Andy Burnham will present Shaping the Future of Care Together to the House of Commons at 3.30pm.
The Green Paper will be available on this website from tomorrow afternoon.
Comment on the Green Paper in Society Guardian (24 June)
Public Services editor David Brindle discusses the impact of telecare.
Professor Peter Beresford (Brunel University) argues that the Green Paper will have to acknowledge the scale of the funding issue.
Sunday Telegraph report on domiciliary care costs (28 June)
The Sunday Telegraph has a feature on large increases [...]
