‘Deep Worry’ as Claims UK Immigration Plans Threatens Scotland’s Social Care System

‘Deep worry’ as claims UK immigration plans threatens Scotland’s social care system

The SNP warns the UK’s new immigration plans could worsen the social care crisis, following a 77% fall in care visas and more than 11,000 people awaiting support.

What does the ‘shift to digital’ mean for social care?

The 'shift to digital' poses unique opportunities and challenges for social care, writes Kathryn Marsden, chief executive at SCIE.

High-Cost Social Care Packages For Young Adults Surge By Almost A Third In A Single Year

Share Post Share Email A sharp increase in high-cost social care for young adults has been revealed in a new survey by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) today. It is driven by the growing complexity of care and support needs, the transfer of support from health to local government care without associated funding, pressures on local government finances and workforce challenges. Direct…

Nearly three times as many more in England waiting for a social care assessment and care at home services than in Scotland

Professor John Robertson OBA From People requiring a social care assessment and care at home services, published yesterday: The number of people estimated to be waiting on a social care assessment for a package of care was 7,806 on 3 November 2025. This is an increase of 30% from the estimated number of people waiting this time last year (4 November 2024). https://www.publichealthscotland.scot/publications/people-requiring-a-social-care-assessme…

Young adults caught in the cost-of-care crossfire

Research from the Association of Directors of Adult Social Care (ADASS) reveals a stark rise in young adults needing high-cost care, while councils struggle to fund demands.  Published this morning, the report cites workforce challenges and the transfer of responsibilities from the NHS to local authorities – without matching funding – as key drivers of the increase.  Across England, directors have recorded a 30% rise in the number of 18 to 24-ye…

Adult social care faces £600m overspend due to mounting demand, finds ADASS

Adult social care budgets in England are facing a £623m overspend this year due to mounting demand for care for people with complex needs, the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has found. Adults’ services directors also predict needing to save £869m in 2026-27 to balance their adult social care budgets, according to the results of ADASS’s latest autumn survey, published today. Among pressures highlighted by the research a…