CASCAIDr - Centre for Adults’ Social Care – Analysis, Information and Dispute Resolution

?? Attention Providers! Following Stoke City's second 1.4% fee uplift after the successful judicial review, critical discussions have emerged. Are top-ups ever the right solution to address inadequate central government funding? Or are they unlawful unless specifically for WANTS - not care needs - that councils must fund or have chosen to fund for the best value purposes in personal budgets? Explore these vital questions with expert insights from Belinda, Geoff, and Lucy in our recorded Q&A session. Click the link below to discover more and subscribe today - ￡25/year)- for immediate access.

We’ve spotted top-ups for DEPENDENCY being encouraged by social care councils to justify low fees offers, for care providers faced with ENICs and NLW increases! It’s been the law since the 1990s that top-ups only pay for wants, not NEEDS!

We’ve spotted top-ups for DEPENDENCY being encouraged by social care councils to justify low fees offers, for care providers faced with ENICs and NLW increases! It’s been the law since the 1990s that top-ups only pay for wants, not NEEDS!

We’ve spotted top-ups for DEPENDENCY being encouraged by social care councils to justify low fees offers, for care providers faced with ENICs and NLW increases! It’s been the law since the 1990s that top-ups only pay for wants, not NEEDS!

?? Introducing Making Plans for Nigel! After 25 years of deep diving into social care law, Belinda has come up with a gripping EastEnders storyline. Like it? Pass it on! It’s open to anyone. #EastEnders #MakingPlansForNigel ?? Read it here ?? ??

?? Upcoming Training from CASCAIDr CIC Are you a care home provider or an agency supporting NHS hospital discharge? Our Hospital Discharge, Choice of Accommodation & Top-Ups short course is for you! ??? Starts 5 March ?? Just ￡50 for 4 ‘punchy’ Wednesday evening sessions + recordings ?? Covers key gaps in Discharge to Assess policy & how it affects Care Act rights ?? Explores top-ups, fair funding & the real cost of care Don’t miss this essential training! Sign up now ??

?? Catch the CASCAIDr & Providers Unite session! A must-watch discussion on social care realities, provider struggles, and the fight for fair funding. Watch now ??

CASCAIDr CIC is hosting an online discussion with representatives from the Providers Unite movement - Wednesday 5pm - it will be recorded and put on Youtube. https://lnkd.in/e2sVAaHd for a registration link - please pass on. Belinda is going to be talking about the Stoke City case and its implications for CHC and s117 purchase arrangements, as well as for Care Act commissioning. Providers Unite representatives will be talking about its Day of Action on 25th Feb at Westminster, explaining the financial context and the impact of carrying on in business - when the stark reality is that the fees paid aren't enough for most small and medium-sized providers to invest in sustaining quality and improvement. They will be explaining why they want to see exemption from the National Insurance requirements on care and support employers, unless or until the Fair Cost of Care is paid to councils by government, for onward transmission to providers. https://lnkd.in/e2sVAaHd for a registration link - please pass on.

?? New Short Course: Hospital Discharge, Choice of Accommodation & Top-Ups ?? Dates: 5th, 12th, 26th March & 2nd April ?? Time: Wednesdays, 7–9pm (recordings available) ?? Cost: ￡50 for 4 sessions ?? Book now: https://buff.ly/3Xpbt0y Who is this for? ?? Care home managers & supported living providers navigating hospital discharges ?? Family members supporting elderly relatives or young people with frequent hospital stays

?? Hospital Discharge, Choice of Accommodation & Top-Ups – Starts March 2025 ?? ?? Dates: 5th, 12th, 26th March & 2nd April ?? Time: Wednesday evenings, 7–9pm (recordings included) ?? Cost: ￡50 for 4 sessions ?? Book here: https://buff.ly/3Xpbt0y Who is this for? ?? Care home managers and supported living providers admitting people for the first time or supporting their return post-hospital discharge ?? Family members supporting elderly relatives or younger people with frequent hospital stays ?? Belinda will highlight the flaws in D2A policy, explain charging ambiguities for post-discharge care, and share practical strategies (including public law principles!) for when things go wrong. Expect insights into first post-discharge care packages, charging dilemmas, and how to challenge decisions using the all-important ‘risk’ word! ?? Reserve your spot now: