The government has renewed its Better Care Fund (BCF) for 2019/20, with over £6.4 billion available in pooled funding.
Caroline Dinenage is expected to delve into the latest in Government priorities for the future of adult care
Caroline Dinenage
The Minister of Care said plans to deliver more retirement communities will feature in the Social Care Green Paper, when it appears.
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) reported a 14% (21,083) rise in applications for care or carer roles during the campaign.
The government has approved £4.5 million in new funding for innovative projects that support unpaid carers.
Caroline Dinenage said that every delay to the green paper has raised expectations to unrealistic levels.
The aim is to ensure improve retention in the adult social care sector by ensuring workers are better recognised and valued by their employers.
The consultation has received over 1,500 responses so far, including from healthcare professionals, charities, councils and universities.
Caroline Dineage has hailed this year’s Care Innovation Challenge as a “brilliant opportunity” for bringing new ideas into the sector.
The event, hosted by the Minister of Care, applauded the work of adult social care workers in the UK.
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