Social care

Rebalancing care and support programme (Welsh government)

We need a more integrated, person-centred social care system
Date posted: 17 July 2023

UNISON response

The current commissioning model is flawed and allows resources to be lost in private profit rather than invested in care. We support direct provision of care by local authorities, stronger fair work requirements and greater involvement of trade unions in commissioning.

About this consultation

The Welsh Government’s Rebalancing Care and Support consultation closed on 29 September 2023.

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