SOCIAL CARE

Call to fully fund National Living Wage rise to keep care 'afloat'

Adult social care directors have called on the Government to fully fund the increases in National Living Wage (NLW) to ‘keep the system afloat’.

© pikselstock / Shutterstock.com

Adult social care directors have called on the Government to fully fund the increases in National Living Wage (NLW) to ‘keep the system afloat'. 

Last week's Budget gave social care £600m but the NLW and employers' National Insurance Contributions (NIC) were both increased, which will mean additional costs for care providers. 

Dan Peters

Popular articles by Dan Peters

SUBSCRIBE TO CONTINUE READING

Get unlimited access to The MJ with a subscription, plus a weekly copy of The MJ magazine sent directly to you door and inbox.

Subscribe

Full website content includes additional, exclusive commentary and analysis on the issues affecting local government.

Login

Already a subscriber?