blimeysimon.bsky.social
#Socialcare guy at The King's Fund. Early riser. Available in stereo on Twitter/X.
👤 Joined on 10 November 2023
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@blimeysimon.bsky.socialAgree, I just meant it's interesting that it doesn't make finding a politically palatable and sustainable *funding* model an explicit thing. And that's welcome as it can be more like the Feeley review & consider function, form and funding together.
Show PostI think a thought through reform of bcf, including some new bcfs which tie together some continuing health support would be a positive, might extend free care, be preventative and give LAs more purchase. Bcf currently 20% of LA funds but just 5% of NHS.
Show PostYes, and a shift from hospital to the community probably also means more, not less, demand for social care eg home based social care to help people leave hospital when they're medically fit. If the aim is to reduce social care spend, that shift isn't going to happen.
Show PostMy daughter's immediate wellbeing is very much at risk, due to an acute shortfall in one of these services. I'll let readers guess which one.
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