Social care costs for working-age and disabled adults may rise to £17 billion by 2030, straining local authorities.

The County Councils Network warns that costs for social care of working-age and disabled adults could surge to £17 billion by 2030, up from £11 billion in 2020, due to increased special educational needs and population growth. This rise could strain local authorities, with one in five at risk of financial failure. The government plans to introduce a national care service and has pledged additional funding for social care and disability support.

November 11, 2024
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