SOCIAL CARE

Call to give care staff priority access to fuel

Ministers have been urged to introduce emergency measures to ensure social care staff can get fuel for their cars.

By Laura Sharman | 28 September 2021

Ministers have been urged to introduce emergency measures to ensure social care staff can get fuel for their cars.

The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) warned that the fuel crisis was preventing care staff from providing vital support to older and disabled people.

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  1. Gove signs devolution deals for Norfolk and Suffolk
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  4. Directors warn needs of older and disabled people will not be met this winter
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