Carers discuss adult social care
16 November 2016
The Communities and Local Government Committee hears first-hand accounts of the state of adult social care in the UK from unpaid carers.
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Witnesses
Wednesday 16 November 2016, Committee Room 16, Palace of Westminster
At 9.45am
- Emily Holzhausen, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Carers UK
- Councillor Rory Palmer, Lead Member for Adult Social Care, Leicester City Council
- Dr Linda Pickard, Associate Professorial Research Fellow, London School of Economics
At 10.30am
- Peter Turner, Chief Executive, Carers First (Kent and Medway)
- Margaret Dangoor, Carer and Carer Representative
- Lana Harber, Carer
- Christine Euman, Carer
Purpose of the session
The session focuses on the effects of shrinking budgets and rising demand for social care on unpaid carers. The witnesses discuss the future of care in the UK and the impact of increased strain on both unpaid carers and those in care.
The Committee is also keen to hear about the support that unpaid carers currently receive and what measures exist to make sure they get adequate advice and support.
Further information
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