CREATING A BRITAIN THAT WORKS AND CARES

Local Government entitlements A bed at home costs the council a lot less than a bed in a care home: it is in the councils’ interest to deliver some free domiciliary care (as is already happening in Hammersmith and Fulham)30 and speedy and more generous home adaptations. [...] This report starts by establishing the scale of the challenge in supporting family carers, then proceeds to reveal the results of our national survey It sets out measures for improving support for all family carers, in particular those of working age, showcasing national and international best practice found through our research and interviews with front line workers, experts and Government We hav. [...] 184 DLUHC, Allocation of accommodation: guidance for local authorities, 27 October 2023 185 Ibid 46 The Centre for Social Justice Home Adaptation Grants and Disabled Facilities Grants Unsafe and inadequate housing is one of the biggest barriers to family carers’ participation in the labour market, because they are reluctant to leave those they look after in an unsafe home186 More than 80 per cent. [...] Trusted relationships are built at a neighborhood level and grass root groups familiar with who is in need, who is caring for those in need, and what local resources are available to them are best placed to establish these relationships.“ Julie Charalambous, Calderdale SmartMove Yorkshire From social life to job hunting, the support family carers need is often found in the neighbourhood rather tha. [...] This development will take place in a context where the formal social care sector is shrinking because of low wages, scarce professional development opportunities, and local authorities’ budget constraints The ensuing gap between demand and supply of care will need to be filled by family carers Our reliance on this cohort should compel us to make their lives more manageable For those of working ag.