A manifesto for change: Fulfilling Lives for All!
We’re proud to share the launch of our ‘Fulfilling Lives for All’ manifesto, setting out practical measures that, with the support of policy makers and politicians, would deliver huge benefit for the care sector. Together, these measures have the potential to improve outcomes, increase efficiency and ensure the system is focused on high quality, personalised and consistent support that enables individuals to live fulfilling lives.
This went live at an event in Westminster, which was chaired by Sir Robert Buckland, MP for South Swindon and Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Autism.
Jayne Davey introduced the manifesto, and how our experience has shaped the recommendations within it. Also speaking were Sarah Owen, MP for Luton North and Co-chair of the APPG for Adult Social Care, and Simon Bottery, Senior Fellow, Social Care at The King’s Fund.
The manifesto – ‘Fulfilling Lives for All’ shares our vision for a social care system that meets everyone’s needs, achieved through a range of practical initiatives to unlock the potential of both those supported by and working in the care sector including:
Establishing a new Commissioner for Adult Social Care
Establishing a new Commissioner for Adult Social Care with a legal mandate to promote and protect the rights of individuals relying on adult social care
Developing a consistent and efficient approach to commmissioning
Developing a consistent and efficient approach to how care is commissioned underpinned by a long term plan which addresses the postcode lottery associated with accessing social care, improves sustainability and provides stability to unlock investment
Establishing a compulsory national register of adult social care workers
Establishing a compulsory national register of adult social care workers to provide parity of esteem with the NHS and recognition that care is a highly skilled profession. A register will improve recruitment and retention as well as provide assurances to people receiving care and the public about workforce standards.
Jayne Davey, Interim CEO of Voyage Care shared her thoughts on the success of the launch, saying, “The warm reception for our Fulfilling Lives for All manifesto was further evidence of the will within our sector to achieve meaningful change.”
“We are passionate about amplifying the voices of those we support, who as working age adults are all too often marginalised within the margin. Much of the debate around adult social care continues to focus on older people, but a fresh approach is needed to meet the demands of this increasingly significant proportion of social care provision.”
“We look forward to working with policy makers, politicians and likeminded organisations to make this a reality.”
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