Professor Robin Miller reacts to a Budget that revealed little about the promised National Care Service.
In response to the UK government's Autumn Budget, Professor Robin Miller said:
"With the Casey review of social care due to report in 2027, and no major policy announcements promised on the NHS, this was unlikely to be a budget of major significance to the social care sector as a whole.
"The reform of the weekly earnings limit for carers allowance is important as it will reduce the financial burdens which cause additional stress for families who make such a vital contribution to the social care system. The investment in homelessness will help to address the health inequalities and social discrimination faced by this population. And the 'breathing space' measures for households will be of help to the social care workforce, many of whom rely on the national living wage.
"For those hoping to see the start of funding or a roadmap for a promised National Care Service, it seems they will have to continue to hold their breath."
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Professor of Collaborative Learning in Health & Social Care
Professor Miller has an international reputation in relation to integration, leadership, strengths-based practice, and strategic change in health and social care.
