Many people worry about what will happen when they or their relatives need support with everyday activities. Deaf-blind people, for example, use social care support to get out and about and to communicate with others. Social care is vital for all of us. But the care system is at breaking point.
The Care Bill, which will come into force in April 2015, is a good opportunity to change this. It recognises the importance of preventing needs increasing, of providing information and advice and making sure that people’s needs are properly assessed and met.
The Council must take every possible step to implement the Care Bill effectively. Doing so must be a top priority for those standing in the local election and for the whole Council throughout the coming year.
Liz Little, Wharncliffe Road, Shipley
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