Councils emphasise hidden plight of transition funding

摘要

County councils have highlighted the 'hidden' issue of funding the transition from children to adult social care ahead of next week's Budget. Chairman of the County Councils Network David Hodge told The MJ around a quarter of adult social care cases concerned those aged under 55. Cllr Hodge said: 'Many people think adult social care is all about old people but that's a total myth. Supporting young people with a disability through transition is a hidden thing that people haven't focused on. 'This is a big issue and a huge bill. It's getting worse and worse. The numbers are getting higher. 'They are going to protect the healthcare budget but I don't see how any government can continue not to protect adult social care.'