Hertfordshire’s adult care services facing ‘unprecedented’ requests for help

Hertfordshire’s adult care services facing ‘unprecedented’ requests for help

A report stated: “New requests for support from Adult Care Services in Hertfordshire are 18% higher than in previous years.”

The insolvency of a large care provider threatens over 500 jobs and the care of over 100 patients. However, the operation continues for the time being.

Adult social care charging reform: further details

Adult care services hit with 18 per cent rise in help requests

Help requests to Hertfordshire’s adult care services have increased 18 per cent compared to previous years, a report revealed.

Adult social care facing ‘doom loop’ amid increased costs – report warns

Higher care provider fees and stretched council budgets are leading to a “doom loop” for adult social care where there is less help available for those in need, a report

Social Care Crisis Looms as Unfunded Costs Threaten Access to Vital Services

Share Post Share Email The UK’s social care sector is facing a deepening crisis, with warnings that unfunded cost increases could lead to fewer people receiving the support they desperately need. This stark message comes from the latest Social Care 360 Review, which highlights the urgent need for the government to avoid repeating past mistakes as it introduces new financial pressures on care providers. The revi…