CLG Select Committee Inquiry Into LA Funding of Adult Social Care 20th July 2016 London Presentation Prepared by Vic Rayner, NCF for the Care Association Alliance

CLG Select Committee Launched 7th June 2016 “The Communities and Local Government Committee has launched an inquiry into the financial sustainability of local authority adult social care and the quality of care provided” Submission of Evidence – 19th August

Key issues to review Whether the funding available for adult social care is sufficient for local authorities to fulfil their statutory obligations to assess and meet the needs of people requiring care and support. Understanding impact of policies such as the National Living Wage and the two per cent council tax precept. Role of carers Alternative funding models for financing and providing care. Covers all adult social care provided or commissioned by local authorities

Key Questions for Response (1/2) The impact of the 2015 Spending Review and Local Government Finance Settlement on whether the funding available for social care is sufficient to enable local authorities to fulfil their duties under the Care Act 2014 to assess and meet the needs of people in need of care and support The role of carers in providing adult social care, the relationship between local authorities and carers and whether the funding available is sufficient for local authorities to assess and meet their needs

Key Questions for Response (2/2) The effect of local authority adult social care commissioning practices and market oversight functions on their local social care markets Innovative approaches to the design and delivery of adult social care, for example use of digital technology, and the progress made by local authorities and health services to deliver integrated health and social care by 2020, and the expected outcomes

Who sits on committee? Mr Clive Betts (Chair) Labour Bob Blackman Conservative Helen Hayes Kevin Hollinrake Liz Kendall Julian Knight David Mackintosh Jim McMahon Mr Mark Prisk Mary Robinson Alison Thewliss Scottish National Party

Timetable and Process Inquiry Launched 7th June 2016 Written responses 19th August 2016 – Submit Online 3000 word maximum – although links to published material such as case studies possible Not necessary to respond to all the questions Committee to hear the responses through oral and written evidence – potentially November 2016 Committee to provide formal response – potentially February/April 2017

Further Information NCF has produced some guidance for members on submitting evidence – get in touch directly for more info – vic.rayner@nationalcareforum.org.uk Key recent national documents for reference:- National Audit Office - https://www.nao.org.uk/report/discharging-older-patients-from-hospital/ ADASS Budget survey - https://www.adass.org.uk/adass-budget-survey-2016-key-messages Health Select Committee – Impact of Spending Reivew on Health and Social Care - https://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/health-committee/inquiries/parliament-2015/impact-comprehensive-spending-review-health-social-care-15-16/ CQC – Report on Integrated Health and Care - http://www.cqc.org.uk/content/building-bridges-breaking-barriers-integrated-care-older-people

Contact Details Vic.rayner@nationalcareforum.org.uk @vicrayner www.nationalcareforum.org.uk