SCIE media releases 2007
Call for national debate on funding: SCIE's response to the State of Social Care in England
11 January 2007
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has responded to yesterdays CSCI report - State of Social Care in England 2005/06 - by reiterating the need for local authorities to ensure that all services are based on reliable and relevant good practice evidence.
Speaking about the report, Chief Executive of SCIE, Bill Kilgallon said:
"SCIE welcomes the publication of this excellent and vital report. It recognises the difficulties faced by people who need social care services and by the local authorities who are unable to fund services at the level required. We support the call for a national debate on social care funding and the balance of responsibility between the state and the family.
"There has been a steady improvement in social care services as the report illustrates but there is still more to do.
"The key themes of the report underpin much of SCIE's work and practice guidance. SCIE has done extensive work on supporting carers and the importance of recognising and implementing of the Carers' Equal Opportunities Act.
"The report also examines the risks and interruptions associated with transfers from children's to adults' services. As the organisation that advances good practice in social care services for children, families and adults, SCIE strongly advocates continuity of service to ensure that those in transition are not lost from view."
Media contact
Annie Goss | Communications Officer | T: 020 7089 7117 | M: 07739 458 192 | Email: annie.goss@scie.org.uk
SCIE's resources that support the issues raised in State of Social Care in England 2005/06
Practice guide 5: Implementing the Carers (Equal Opportunities) Act 2004
This online guide explores each area of the Carers Act and gives suggestions for implementation. Successful implementation of the act will help to ensure that carers are identified and informed of their rights, that their needs for education, training, employment and leisure are taken into consideration and that public bodies recognise and support carers.
The Road Ahead explores the nature of the information needed by young people with learning disabilities, their parents and supporters at transition from children's to adults' services. It highlights issues that to be addressed in the development of materials to support transition
