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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Aine Fox

‘Social care facing insurmountable costs amid catastrophic impacts of Budget’

Adult social care is facing insurmountable costs, a conference will hear (PA) - (PA Wire)

Costs of adult social care have become “insurmountable” following the “catastrophic impacts” of the Budget, a leading voice in the sector will tell a conference featuring the care minister.

Local authorities in England could face extra costs of an estimated £1.8 billion as a result of a rise in national insurance contributions (NICs) and wage bills for providers, the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (Adass) was expected to hear.

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