Debt Crisis

NHS Owes £13m: Cambridgeshire Council Faces Social Care Debt Surge

Cambridgeshire County Council is owed £13 million by the NHS in unpaid adult social care debt, significantly impacting the council's finances.

The debt has increased dramatically over the past year, raising concerns among council members about cash flow and partnership effectiveness.

Efforts are underway to resolve the issue, but the situation highlights broader financial challenges in the social care sector.

Tech Care Wins

Elderly Wellbeing: Tech Boost in East Sussex

East Sussex launches a 12-month trial to explore how digital technology can enhance the wellbeing of elderly residents.

The project includes interactive digital games, virtual reality experiences, and health monitoring devices.

Feedback will shape future adult social care services and public health decisions.

Later-Life Care

Addressing Later-Life Care: Industry's Role in Supporting Clients

Justin Taurog of VitalityLife emphasises the urgent need for the industry to address later-life care amid the UK's social care crisis.

Rising care costs and increasing dementia cases highlight the financial burden on families.

Innovative insurance products and proactive planning can mitigate financial stress and protect assets.

Community Input

Shaping Carers Strategy: Peterborough Council Seeks Resident Feedback

Peterborough City Council invites residents with caregiving experience to help refine its carers strategy, aiming to identify effective practices and areas needing improvement.

Celebrating co-production week, the council emphasises equal partnership with service users to ensure relevant and impactful support.

Workshops will be held to gather community insights and drive actionable changes.

Social Care Costs

Your Voice, Your Vote: Fix Social Care Costs

Ellen Morgan from Cornwall highlights the gaps in accessing social care and NHS Continuing Care, calling for more investment in carers services.

Political parties propose various plans: Conservatives promise reforms, Labour suggests a National Care Service, and Liberal Democrats advocate for free personal care.

The Green Party and Reform UK also offer solutions, emphasising the need for comprehensive support and strategic planning in the social care sector.

Safeguarding Concerns

Vulnerable Adults: Safeguarding Reports Surge by 80% in West Northants

West Northamptonshire Council reports an 80% rise in safeguarding concerns about vulnerable adults, significantly above the national average.

Officials attribute the increase partly to inappropriate referrals, complicating the data.

Only 56% of outcomes from Section 42 inquiries were fully achieved, highlighting challenges in safeguarding processes.