An independent commission to reform adult social care is bittersweet. We welcome strong advocacy. But a report in 2028 is some way off. We need the commission to move at pace, to capture the quick wins and – crucially – work in partnership with us on a journey of continuous social care reform.

In good company with the Local Government Association, sector bodies and VODG members in calling on government to mitigate the financial pressures and stretch that is pulling social care services and support away from people who most need it. #FutureOfASC www.local.gov.uk/about/campai...

Already over-stretched disability charities are heading into a very difficult financial year. For our group of charities it is set to cost £266m. We need HM Treasury to fund it or reconsider the tax exemptions that apply to other areas of public service. www.linkedin.com/posts/rhidia...

Devastating impacts of NI hike says Care Provider Alliance 👉 lnkd.in/eXhYBMtY @adass.bsky.social speaks of catastrophic impacts on care and £1.8bn cost 👉 lnkd.in/eN4kBTkC Chancellor confirms charities will not be exempt 👉 lnkd.in/eYvTSwg2 We urge government to reconsider 👉 tinyurl.com/9n8dz8ej

Today VODG and @collaboratecic.bsky.social came together in parliament to launch our latest think piece sharing insights and sparking new ideas about how we can all do better to reframe commissioning of third sector services for disabled people 👉 www.vodg.org.uk/resource/ref...