On Tuesday 3 December, The National Care Forum (NCF) launched its Manifesto, shaped by members, outlining key asks for social care and quick wins for the first 100 days of a new government.
The key asks in the Manifesto include:
- Respect and recognition for the value of social care
- A 3-5 year funding settlement NOW to protect the provision of care, as part of a long-term funding solution
- A long-term vision for social care shaped by those who use it now, and in the future
- A professionally skilled workforce, properly valued, better paid, with more training and development
- The creation of an innovation transformation fund
Vic Rayner, Executive Director of the National Care Forum, said;
“There is a consensus that our current social care system is in urgent need of reform. Whilst we can celebrate the success of increased longevity, this is being undermined by more years lived in poor health and an increasing demand for care amongst people of working age. A 20-year cycle of reports, reviews and independent commissions, not to mention missing green papers, has failed to bring the change we need. This needs to end!
She continued;
“On 13 December, the new government must recognise the importance of social care, the need for an immediate 3-5 year funding settlement as part of a long-term funding solution and a long-term vision for social care shaped by those who use it now, and in the future.”
You can find a full copy of the NCF Manifesto at: www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/ncf-manifesto
If you would like to discuss the NCF Manifesto in more detail, please contact Liz Jones, NCF Policy Director or Nathan Jones, Policy, Research and Projects Officer
Download this press release in full – NCF Launches its Manifesto
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Notes for Editors:
The National Care Forum (NCF) represents the interests of not-for-profit health and social care providers in the United Kingdom. The NCF has been promoting quality care through the not-for-profit care sector for over 25 years and is a leading voice in the sector.
The NCF is governed by our Board of Directors and assisted by the NCF staff team, headed by our Executive Director, Vic Rayner. We keep our members up-to-date with news and developments in the care sector and provide opportunities to meet and share ideas and best practice through our regular forum meetings, annual conferences and events, membership benchmarking surveys plus our highly valued weekly newsletter.
NCF is dedicated to representing members, having their voices heard by the decision-makers. We ensure member interests are represented at all levels and are in constant contact with government departments, politicians and the media to ensure their message gets across. Together we have a stronger voice!
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