The Government’s Green Paper on Adult Social Care is finally due to be released this week following a number of delays. The Paper will set out a number of options for the future of care services that will affect providers, patients and families across England.
Torbay MP Adrian Sanders, who has been pushing Ministers to publish the paper, is looking forward to a full debate with everyone having their say over how care services should be provided in the future. Thousands of Torbay residents receive social care in some form and many have to make a contribution from their own savings and income.
Some residential care homes in Torbay have voiced concerns that a renewed focus upon allowing people to remain in their own homes will put some out of business. Many residents have also highlighted the cost effectiveness of services they pay for and their ability to choose what they need. Another fundamental problem is the funding of care itself and the debate over if people should have to use their savings and sell their homes is set to continue.
Mr Sanders is hopeful that the Green Paper will look at all of these issues and he is calling for all care users, their families and those working in the industry to contact him with their views and suggestions.
Adrian commented: “Care services in Torbay are a significant part of our local economy and they could undergo the biggest upheaval in recent years following this Green Paper. Despite the tremendously good work of many in the sector, reform is necessary as we adapt to a longer living population with more complex needs.”
“We also must not forget the key contribution made by families and friends who care for someone, often for very little financial reward.”
“The care debate will look at everything; ideally it will build upon what is being done well and will rectify things that aren’t working.”
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