‘Bold public sector reform is required’: Church of England’s #ReimaginingCare report
Reacting to The Church of England’s report into social care, Care and Support Reimagined: a National Care Covenant for England, United Response’s Public Affairs and Policy Lead Ali Gunn said:
“The report highlights a key fault in foundations of social care, that it is largely commissioned by hours and not by outcomes. The rigid allocation of hours without the focus on the wide ranging benefit they can deliver fails to give scope to social care providers, whose goal is not having people depend on us but to work alongside the people who draw on support to achieve fulfilling lives.
“This is not just about a change in language but a call for systemic change, and one that is co-produced with people drawing on social care. As the report rightly points out, tinkering around the edges is no longer an option.
“United Response continues to call for investment and renews their call for pay parity between social care and NHS staff in 2023.
“Bold public sector reform is required if we are to address the demands and needs of the sector. How many calls for a long-term workforce plan are needed before the government wakes up and listens to the sector? The Spring Budget will be an opportunity to see concerted action to realise the vision needed for social care.”