Social care waiting lists

This survey of social care leaders in England, by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), shows short-term funding boosts from the government has helped reduce the number of people waiting for care and increased support for people at home. But increases in care delivered are not keeping pace with increased needs. Despite the progress, care waiting lists remain far too high and ADASS is warning they could rise again this winter without more staff. And a record NHS backlog, rising mental health needs, support around domestic abuse of people with care and support needs, and carer breakdown means most councils are not confident they can offer the minimum social care support in their communities required by law.