There have been some incorrect reports today and I want to be very clear. We are not cutting a single penny of the funding that’s been promised. We remain 100% committed to the ambitious 10-year vision for adult social care set out in the People at the Heart of Care white paper.… https://t.co/LNLIek6Sly
This is a huge investment during difficult times, and we’ve got to get it right. Today’s announcement includes £250million of investment in workforce reforms, and leaves £600million still to invest. We’re going to make sure every penny of that goes into social care in the most… https://t.co/nHzrdNVOoW
We’re putting a record £7.5 billion into adult social care to build a system we can be proud of. Today we set out plans for how over £2 billion of that will be used to support care staff, harness tech and help people live fuller & more independent lives. 1/3 https://t.co/wpOYIS157Q
Delighted to meet @swoolnough from @asthmalunguk & colleagues from across @ParliamentUK to discuss our Major Conditions Strategy. Over 8 million people live with chronic respiratory diseases - tackling these & other major conditions will ensure people live longer, healthier lives https://t.co/tBw3bNpnF6
Over 50% of social care providers now use digital care records, helping to share vital data more easily. It is therefore essential that health and care services are protected against cyber threats, so we’re publishing a new strategy to build resilience. https://t.co/mWRa5WFy3c
Delighted to meet with his excellency the Japanese ambassador and his team from @JAPANinUK, with @GeorgeFreemanMP, @AlzResearchUK, and the @DavosAlzheimers to discuss how the UK can work with Japan to champion dementia research around the globe. https://t.co/8yePlh4HIr
Great to join you this afternoon celebrating fabulous Social Workers! https://t.co/513QlLjEXm
To mark #BrainAwarenessWeek, I was delighted to meet with The Neuro Research Trust & @UCLIoN to speak about the exciting neuro research taking place and how breakthroughs in gene therapy could transform treatments for people with neurological conditions https://t.co/8gvrRTuAtY
This #WorldSocialWorkDay, I’d like to thank all social workers across our country for supporting the health and wellbeing of our loved ones every day. Thank you for all that you do for caring. #WSWD2023
Brilliant to speak at the #CareEnglandConf23 earlier today! Thanks so much for having me https://t.co/IwY7HXaeu0