The Economic Value of Adult Social Care in the North East of England - Report prepared for NE-ADASS by Impact Change Solutions Ltd

The white paper begins to articulate the intended use of the £5.4bn allocated to ASC over the next 3 years, announced on 7th September, although as the Secretary of State acknowledges in his foreword to the white paper, “The proposals outlined will not solve all of the problems, but they are a significant step in moving us towards a new vision for social care that the whole of government is commit. [...] In this context, the desire of North-East ADASS to raise awareness of the importance of the Adult Social Care sector to the North-East economy and the economic contribution, impact and potential that the sector generates for the region is both timely and vital. [...] We have triangulated the research findings to create a persuasive narrative that describes the contribution, impact, potential and relative importance of the ASC sector to the North-East economy and makes the case for investment to sustain and grow the sector in line with changing demand and expectations. [...] 2.22 In recognition of the risk that the failure of larger and significant operators would present to the whole of the care market in England, CQC maintains enhanced financial oversight of a proportion of the largest Brands and this allows early identification and mitigation of the most significant market risks. [...] Responding to the white paper, the King’s Fund considers that36 “the government’s commitments do not match the ambition set out by the Prime Minister or the urgency of change that the people who draw on care and support rightly expect to see.” It is clear that the case for additional funding will continue to be made at least throughout the passage of the legislation through parliament.