Save Social Care

The increase in employer national insurance rates announced by the Chancellor in her last budget could see as many as 1 in 4 not-for-profit care providers go out of business.

There are thousands of people in the UK who rely on social care to provide safety, opportunities, independence, dignity and self-worth. 

Social care is invaluable, not just on a personal level for people receiving care, but also on an economic and holistic level too.

Funding social care is not an expense; it’s an investment in the UK’s well-being, economy, and future. 

Immediate action is required to secure its future.

The Economic Value of Social Care: 

How You Can Help: 

Social Media Campaign

Please share #SaveSocialCare posts from Leeds Autism Services. 

If you would like to post your own campaign messages, we have provided some #ValueSocialCare resources below, but personal stories and videos about the impact of care services can be incredibly powerful. These testimonials help humanise the campaign, and highlight you cannot put a cost on care at a personal level.

So please do share your experiences or examples of care and use the campaign hashtags: 

  • #ValueSocialCare

  • #ProvidersUnite

  • #StrongerTogether

  • #SaveSocialCare

Social Media Campaign Resources

Suggested social media posts:

Social care offers job opportunities; it employs over 1.59 million people; by comparison, the NHS employs 1.506 million.
#ValueSocialCare #ProvidersUnite #StrongerTogether 

With an estimated 40,000 establishments across England, the sector contributes an estimated £68.1bn billion annually to the UK economy according to a Skills for Care report.
#ValueSocialCare #ProvidersUnite #StrongerTogether 

Social care provides independence, dignity, and improved mental and physical well-being for millions of elderly and people who have a disability. The return on investment for £1 invested in social care in England, is £2.36 in socioeconomic benefits.
#ValueSocialCare #ProvidersUnite #StrongerTogether 

Social care saves the NHS money; every £100 spent on social care reduces NHS spending by £35.
#ValueSocialCare #ProvidersUnite #StrongerTogether 

If social care didn’t exist, the wider economy will suffer. The sector supports many more jobs indirectly through supply chains and local economies.
#ValueSocialCare #ProvidersUnite #StrongerTogether 

Social care is an integral part of our healthcare system, offers employment and volunteer opportunities, contributes to our economy, and is vital support to millions of people’s wellbeing and mental health.
#ValueSocialCare #ProvidersUnite #StrongerTogether 

Graphics

You can help by sharing these images on your social media pages: 

Write to your MP

You can find your MP’s email address here.
Alternatively, you can use the www.writetothem.com system to write to your MP. (However, this system will block copied and pasted identical letters, so it is vital you personalise your letter.)

What to do in 5 easy steps

Step 1:

You can find your MP’s email address here.

Customise the letter with your details, your points and your experiences in your own words.

Step 2:

Go to www.writetothem.com and find MPs and councillors in your area. 

Step 3:

Paste in your letter, add your details and submit.

Step 4:

Share! Tell everyone in your network about your letter in person, by email and social media.

Step 5:

Keep us posted about any responses you receive.

Template Letter for Service Users / Families / Carers

Template Letter for Care Providers

Thank you to ARC England for these template letters. 

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Author: Pete Hughes

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