Press Releases

The Government's provisional local government settlement puts more money into social care, but not enough to fund the impact of national insurance and wage increases in the Autumn Budget, threatening the future of frontline services.

New analysis by Cordis Bright commissioned by VODG finds changes to National Insurance Contributions will result in devastating service cuts as disability charities face £266 million shortfall.

The ten care and support membership bodies have published the results of a member survey demonstrating the terrible consequences of the Budget, for the many hundreds of thousands of adults who every day rely on good quality social care.

VODG warns that the scheduled rise in employers’ national insurance contributions is going to have catastrophic consequences for state-funded disability services next year.

VODG welcomes the introduction of the Mental Health Act and its role in reducing the number of autistic people and people with a learning disability detained in long stay units.

The latest ADASS survey demonstrates the stark reality facing councils and the organisations they commission to deliver essential care and support.

Today's Budget provided some welcome pots of money but fell far short of the commitment and support for social care millions of people need.

VODG responds to the CQC's State of Health Care and Social Care Report 2023/2024 which points to mounting pressures across an over-stretched system.

‘Despite the best efforts of providers and the broad approaches they have taken to address workforce shortages, a sustainable solution will not be possible until local authorities are able to fully cover the true costs of social care support.' 

The findings of the Darzi Review in to the NHS reflect the devastating inequalities experienced by disabled people. For too long disabled people, autistic people and people with a learning disability have experienced a second-class service. This must be urgently addressed.

VODG members strongly condemn the violence that has taken place over the last week in towns and cities across the UK.

As a member of the Civil Society Group VODG signed the below statement condemning the recent racist violence.

New research aims to improve access to third sector support for disabled people.

The Care Minister announced the suspension of the Adult Social Care Training and Development Fund, an alternative to be announced, confirmation of further development of the Care Workforce Pathway and a commitment to Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training.

VODG Responds to the The Chancellor's statement today on the Government's spending inheritance, including announcement of the Autumn Budget date, commitment to a three-year spending review and not taking forward social care charging reforms.

The Skills for Care workforce strategy offers an essential step forward in recognising the importance and value of the workforce and the need to invest and reform the sector. 

VODG Responds to the ADASS Spring Survey results, painting a stark picture for the new government that urgent social care change is needed.