Briefings and responses

In order to achieve consistently high quality outcomes for children, young people and their carers, social workers must have and maintain the skills and knowledge to establish effective relationships with children, adults and families, professionals in a range of agencies.

This LGA briefing contains information on adult social care funding and Delayed Transfers of Care (DTOCs).

Together with NHS England, local authorities and the LGA have undertaken a range of measures to improve preparedness for winter.

Together with NHS England, local authorities and the LGA have undertaken a range of measures to improve preparedness for winter.

Suicide prevention is a priority for local government. On average 13 people in England take their lives every day, with three quarters of these suicide victims being male. Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50 as well as the leading cause of death in young people.

From housing to public health, social care, culture and leisure services, councils lead local services that help prevent mental ill health, support early intervention and provide ongoing support.

The LGA and ADASS remain concerned about the variation across the country in eligibility rates for continuing healthcare under the current system.

"The extra money for social care announced in the Spring Budget 2017 was a step in the right direction. However, it is only one-off funding which reduces each year and stops at the end of 2019/20. It is not a long-term solution."

Adult social care must be treated as a national priority. It is a vital public service that supports people with physical and learning disabilities, those with mental health issues and older people and their carers to live their lives in the way they want.

Deferred payment agreements are arrangements between an individual and a council that enables the individual to use the value of their home to help pay for their care home costs.