Some ICBs are seeking to challenge or repurpose the parts of the Better Care Fund earmarked for social care funding, senior Local Government Association (LGA) councillors have been told.
Almost two-thirds (62%) of carers have no choice about taking on an on unpaid caring role, new research has found.
Councils in England face a £6bn funding gap over the next two years, the Local Government Association (LGA) has revealed.
Public health services such as sexual health and drug and alcohol programmes have seen their budgets reduced by more than other health care services, thinktank reveals.
Almost 30,000 elderly people died last year before ever receiving the social care for which they were waiting, new analysis has revealed.
Only around two-thirds of councils are confident of being able to meet all their legal duties under the Care Act by next year (2025-26).
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