Independent Commission into Adult Social Care
Progress towards social care reform is moving too slowly
We welcome the Casey Commission’s commitment to the long-term transformation of social care, but carers are at breaking point now.
Progress towards social care reform is moving too slowly. Nine in ten dementia carers are reaching crisis point today. One in two dementia carers are not getting any support with their caring responsibilities on a day-to-day basis and over three quarters of dementia carers have no plans in place for when they’re not there to care*.
As dementia prevalence continues to increase, this is not a sustainable situation. We welcome the publication of the terms of reference for the Casey Commission and the commitment to the long-term transformation of social care, but carers are at breaking point now.
Family carers feel overwhelmed and alone, and paid carers do not have the time and skills they need to deliver the support that is urgently overdue.
We stand with our fellow members of the Care and Support Alliance and encourage continued dialogue with carers as a critical way of ensuring that the Commission’s recommendations meet needs that must be urgently addressed.
We plan to feed into the Commission’s consultation and would welcome your help in shaping what we say. Please look out for opportunities to let us know what you’d like us to tell the Commission. Helen Pyper, Head of Policy & Campaigns, Dementia Carers Count
Our research
*What if…I’m not there to care? – Dementia Carers Count These are findings from our 2024 survey of unpaid dementia carers.
About Dementia Carers Count
We campaign with dementia carers on the issues that matter to them. We also provide free, confidential practical and emotional support to carers, through online information and resources, support groups and our Carer Support Line. Call 0800 652 1102 Monday to Friday 9 – 5.
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