THIS WEEK’S RADAR🎯

• EHCP Tool Highlighted: Agilisys EHCP tool spotlighted in House of Lords — proof digital innovation is driving real-world impact in public services.

• Fair Pay Promise: Chancellor pledges fair pay deal for social care workers — but sector leaders warn deeper reforms are still needed.

• Workforce Wellbeing: BASW & SWU campaign targets poor working conditions — new toolkit aims to tackle caseloads, mental health, and retention.

• Tech in Care: Government backs tech-driven “quiet revolution” — innovation partnerships and funding likely to expand.

• Reform’s Budget Reviews: New Reform-led councils face limited room to cut adult social care spend — highlighting sector pressures and complexity.

🌟Agilisys EHCP Spotlighted in the House of Lords​🌟

🎥 From Innovation to Impact: EHCP Tool Spotlighted in the House of Lords

Government Technology can play an important role in helping alleviate some of the burden of the SEND crisis and it is great to hear government focusing on how technology can play a part in revolutionising digital services.

​The Agilisys EHCP tool - built with and for local authorities - was recently highlighted in the House of Lords as an example of how digital innovation can drive real-world impact in SEND services.

​The tool is being used by 35+ local authorities to draft EHCPs, ensuring families and children get the necessary support they need faster and to a higher quality! ​Hear what was said about the Agilisys EHCP tool in the House of Lords here and how your local authority can get involved and experience the transformative impact!

SOCIAL CARE FUNDING

Chancellor Commits to Fair Pay Deal for Overworked Social Care Workers

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a fair pay agreement for social care workers amidst a Spending Review that boosted NHS funding by 3% annually, although significant support for the struggling social care sector remains absent. A future £4bn increase in adult social care funding is promised, yet experts express disappointment over the lack of immediate, meaningful reform needed to fix the system.

WORKING CONDIITONS

BASW & Social Workers Union Launch Campaign to Tackle Poor Staff Working Conditions

BASW and the Social Workers Union have launched a comprehensive campaign targeting poor working conditions, focusing on excessive caseloads, inadequate staffing levels, and insufficient mental health support for practitioners. The initiative includes a new wellbeing toolkit and seeks systemic improvements to address recruitment and retention crisis across the profession. Union representatives emphasise the urgent need for sustainable working practices to prevent further workforce exodus.

TECH IN SOCIAL CARE

Government Wants to Unlock Potential of Technology in Social Care Sector, Says Top Civil Servant

Senior government officials have announced support for the social care sector through a "quiet revolution" driven by emerging technologies, with potential policy backing for digital transformation initiatives. The commitment suggests increased funding opportunities for innovation partnerships and technology adoption across care services. Civil servants highlight technology's potential to improve efficiency, outcomes, and service delivery models while addressing workforce challenges.

REFORM - SOCIAL CARE

Reform's 'Doge' Unit Will Struggle To Find Much Council Waste To Cut, Analysis Shows

Newly elected Reform UK councillors controlling major English councils are launching investigations into adult social care budgets, promising efficiency reviews inspired by private sector practices. Analysis reveals these councils already allocate up to 78% of service spending to social care and homelessness, limiting scope for significant reductions. Reform leaders emphasise public accountability while acknowledging the complexity of statutory obligations and demographic pressures.

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