The word ‘change’ came up time and time again in the General Election campaign.  

We talk about change in United Response too. For us, change means changing lives.  

But we can’t do this without the government’s support.  

Working in partnership with Brandon Trust, Certitude, Choice Support, Dimensions, and MacIntyre, we are calling on the new Labour government to:   

  1. Introduce a minimum benchmark for social care pay at NHS Band 3 
  1. Introduce a pay progression framework for social care 
  1. Introduce national standards for outcomes-based commissioning 
  1. Ensure statutory inclusion of voluntary and community organisations in Integrated Care Boards 
  1. Implement the Hewitt Review’s recommendation for consolidated health and social care budgets 
  1. Include supported housing in local planning targets 
  1. Introduce a ‘kickstart’ equivalent for employing young people with a learning disability and/or autism 

Like the NHS, social care touches the lives of almost all of us. As Labour said in their manifesto, it truly “is vital” in “ensuring everyone lives an independent, prosperous life”.  

Will you sign-up to our manifesto, and help us make real change, Prime Minister?    

  • Belinda Phipps is Interim Chief Executive at United Response