Thread by @alzheimerssoc

1/ The Levelling Up, Housing & Communities Committee’s report on long-term funding of adult social care released today is calling for additional funding to be allocated to the adult #SocialCare sector, along with clearer long-term planning: bit.ly/3OXGNLO

2/ People #LivingWithDementia are the largest group using social care. We've been calling for the Govt to deliver a long-term, sustainable funding model - and a clear plan and timeline for the delivery of high-quality personalised care.

3/ James White, Head of Public Affairs and Campaigns comments:

'Social care is a lifeline for 100s of 1000s of people with dementia every day, but the system is still failing them. Yes, the Govt has provided a vision for a better care system – but a vision alone won’t help...

4/ '...a person with dementia continue to live the life they want, give an exhausted family carer a break, or stop care staff from leaving the sector in droves - we need urgent action.

5/ 'Current social care funding falls woefully short. We support the Committee’s call for the Govt to invest an extra £7bn a year to start improving the lives of people with dementia, as well as a ten-year People Plan to attract and retain the care workers who support them.

6/ 'With the candidates for our next Prime Minister debating live on Sky News this evening, this is their opportunity to provide a clear plan for delivering critical improvements for social care.'