Is the new Government cash injection for social care just another stop gap measure?

Summary The cash injection of £150 million although given a cautious welcome by councils does little to address the funding gap in Local Authority funding. It can be seen more or less as a response to prevent some councils from declaring themselves bankrupt and unable to provide services for vulnerable people. It is one of a number of stop gap measures introduced by the Government to give it time to prepare the green paper outlining plans for the social care sector due to be published this summer. In the meantime, the rationing of social care will continue. Albert Cook BA, MA & Fellow Charted Quality Institute Managing Director Bettal Quality Consultancy