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@kittysull1.bsky.social Are you seriously not paying attention? Bet I know what way you'll vote on Wednesday re eNICs.....if you're even there to support your local charitable social care providers.
ccpscotland.bsky.social Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · Mar 14
➡️ At the end of each week we share messages from our members about why they value social care and support.

Today's is: 'Because of the transformative impact it can have...' 👇

@includem.bsky.social @simoncommscot.bsky.social @leuchie.bsky.social @key-lifestyles.bsky.social @crewemartin.bsky.social
An image showing a white card tilted on an orange background, with illustrations of loudspeakers and circles in the corners. At the top of the card there is a heading in purple which reads, ‘I value social care and support because…’ and underneath, a handwritten message, also in purple, which reads: ‘of the transformative impact it can have’ The messages are from a CCPS event in May 2024 at which members’ views on the true value of social care were captured. CCPS is sharing the messages to promote the voice of our members and raise awareness of the true value of social care.
March 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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beyonddementia.bsky.social
Good luck to everyone at #ProvidersUnite march today, including our own senior manager Monique Bentley. Social care matters - it brings joy, security and comfort to the most vulnerable, but Government actions are putting our sector at risk. Social care is a right not a privilege!
#WeValueSocialCare
February 25, 2025 at 11:27 AM
dorrymclaughlin.bsky.social
I'll grasp any straw of hope at this stage!
ccpscotland.bsky.social Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · Feb 26
❗️ Statement: @r-cackett.bsky.social responds to the passing of the Scottish Budget - and yesterday’s vote in the House of Lords in favour of amendments to the NI Bill.

➡️ tinyurl.com/m8bry29w

@vivd1.bsky.social @swbg.bsky.social @libdems.org.uk @thirdforcenews.bsky.social @healthandcare.scot
A white arrow on a green background on the left, beside large text reading “Yesterday morning we saw no room to manoeuvre on eNICs. Today we are back in the running”, attributed to CCPS’s CEO Rachel Cackett underneath. The CCPS logo is in the top left corner.
February 26, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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ccpscotland.bsky.social
“Costs will go up by £82k per day.”

Emma, supported by the Thistle Foundation, and @r-cackett.bsky.social were on STV News last night talking about the impact of the eNICs rise on providers & people. 👇

@vodgmembership.bsky.social @alliancescot.bsky.social @scvo.scot @cchangescotland.bsky.social
Report on social care and National Insurance (STV News, 28 Jan 2025)
YouTube video by Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland
www.youtube.com
January 29, 2025 at 11:20 AM
dorrymclaughlin.bsky.social
It's relentless pressure. Thanks @ccpscotland.bsky.social for battling on behalf of your members.
ccpscotland.bsky.social Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · Jan 8
💬“At a time when organisations and employees are already under immense pressure, these increases would exacerbate existing challenges, jeopardising recruitment, retention, and service quality.”

Read our response to the SSSC fees consultation here: bit.ly/4gKinEp
January 8, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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ccpscotland.bsky.social
"Things were already bad, but the tipping point came with the news of massive increases to eNICs, with no dispensation for social care organisations"

@r-cackett.bsky.social in @thescotsmanpaper.bsky.social on why social care is at real risk in 2025. 👇

www.scotsman.com/business/hid...
Hidden sector caring for Scotland’s vulnerable people is on brink of disaster - Rachel Cackett
Rachel Cackett warns that Scotland’s not-for-profit social care sector has reached crisis point
www.scotsman.com
January 6, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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ccpscotland.bsky.social
@thescotsmanpaper.bsky.social : Kirk facing additional £1m social care bill due to NI hike.

Includes comments from CrossReach CEO and CCPS board member Viv Dickenson. 👇

www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
Kirk facing additional £1m social care bill due to National Insurance hike
The Church of Scotland said the move ‘piles on financial pressure’
www.scotsman.com
January 6, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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r-cackett.bsky.social
Desperate times for social care following the UK budget @channel4news.bsky.social Here @ccpscotland.bsky.social 80+ major not for profit providers of social care have written to the chancellor pleading for an exemption. bit.ly/3Zk8x4n Rachel Reeves refusal to shift totally self-defeating.
Media Release: Over 80 Scottish social care leaders sign letter urging Chancellor to change course on National Insurance | Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland
bit.ly
December 11, 2024 at 8:48 PM
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channel4news.bsky.social
Social care system facing collapse in UK say providers

www.channel4.com/news/social-...
Social care system facing collapse in UK say providers
The social care system in England could be facing collapse, according to a group of six large providers.
www.channel4.com
December 11, 2024 at 8:39 PM
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wearekey.bsky.social
They were keen to show their support for our colleagues who are working in direct support roles, and were 100% behind the campaign messaging. They hope that the mugs give our MSPs some food, or tea, for thought.
Two mugs sitting on a table. The mugs have a berry coloured snow scene on them. There is wording on the mugs which reads 'Social care staff need more than warm words this winter ... Give them the gift of fair pay in the Scottish Budget.'
December 12, 2024 at 3:54 PM
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ccpscotland.bsky.social
“If Westminster refuses to deal with the fact they’ve made a policy that will destabilise UK social care & the NHS, we will have to go to Scottish Government to say you’re going to have to fund this or you will see a massive loss of service.”

@r-cackett.bsky.social on impacts of the eNICs policy 👇
Charity chiefs fear services will be cut after NI change in Budget
Charity leaders warn the sector is on its knees following the triple blow of Covid, cost-of-living crisis and changes to NI contributions.
www.sundaypost.com
December 11, 2024 at 9:32 AM
dorrymclaughlin.bsky.social
Watching Wolves v West Ham. Possibly worse than watching Livingston FC!
December 9, 2024 at 8:46 PM
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ccpscotland.bsky.social
We’re sharing our members’ views on why they value social care and support.

This week: “It creates equity in society…”

Please don’t put that at greater risk.
An image showing a white card tilted on a purple background, with illustrations of loudspeakers and circles in the corners. At the top of the card there is a heading in purple text which reads, ‘I value social care and support because…’ and underneath, a handwritten message in teal reads: ‘It creates equity in society’. The messages are from a CCPS event in May 2024 at which members’ views on the true value of social care were captured. CCPS is sharing the messages to promote the voice of our members and raise awareness of the true value of social care.
November 29, 2024 at 3:22 PM
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ccpscotland.bsky.social
Read our letter to the Chancellor:

ccpscotland.org/wp-content/u...

And a key point about the size of the bill providers face if the NI policy goes ahead. 👇

@ruthdorman.bsky.social @swbg.bsky.social @sensescotland.bsky.social @sacroscotland.bsky.social @includem.bsky.social
A text box with a white background which reads: “We estimate our community of not-for-profit providers alone will face an additional bill in the region of £30 million next year to cover the NI rate increase and the threshold reduction. This is money we do not have, nor money we can see any means to secure.” Below which it says ‘Extract from CCPS’s letter to the Chancellor, signed by 80+ leaders in Scotland’s not-for-profit social care sector.’ The messages are sitting on top of an orange background with concentric illustrated circles in three corners of the image, and CCPS’s logo at the bottom right.
November 29, 2024 at 1:24 PM
dorrymclaughlin.bsky.social
Without a sustainable Third Sector and properly resourced social care sector we will all be crushed
ccpscotland.bsky.social Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · Nov 29
‼️ Media release:

80+ Scottish social care leaders sign letter urging Rachel Reeves to change course on National Insurance.

Read the letter & release: tinyurl.com/45srt5mv

Our message 👇

@r-cackett.bsky.social @thescotsmanpaper.bsky.social @lauraalderman.bsky.social @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social
A quote in bold white lettering which says "This policy will not save public services. It will crush them." The lettering is over four decks and sits on top of an orange background, with concentric illustrated circles (representing CCPS's brand) in the top left and right and bottom left corners of the image.
November 29, 2024 at 5:21 PM
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r-cackett.bsky.social
So @hmtreasury.bsky.social completely misunderstands how contemporary not for profit social care providers funded and what they do. Public service orgs mostly commissioned with public ££s. Hence terrible consequence of eNIC policy not factored in. Totally counterproductive. @ccpscotland.bsky.social
Picture of uk chancellor Rachel reeves with red box on budget day and headline that confirms she won’t exempt charities from national insurance changes.
November 27, 2024 at 7:08 PM
dorrymclaughlin.bsky.social
How often do social care providers and NHS leaders have to say 'to fix the NHS you have to fix Social Care'? It's not an easy question to answer but at least you could acknowledge the question!
johnswinney.bsky.social John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · Nov 27
Today in Edinburgh, I shared my vision for Scotland’s future.

✔️ Eradicate child poverty
✔️ Grow our economy
✔️ Deliver net zero
✔️ Improve our public services

This is about delivering hope, ambition and progress for everyone in Scotland.
November 27, 2024 at 9:32 PM
dorrymclaughlin.bsky.social
Oh @manchestercityfc.bsky.social what happened there! ⚽️⚽️⚽️
November 26, 2024 at 9:57 PM
dorrymclaughlin.bsky.social
Pole carrying electricity cable to house needed sorting as it looked like one strong gust from #Stormbert would blow it over. 10pm until early hours Scottish Power Energy Network we're out fixing it!
November 26, 2024 at 6:38 AM
dorrymclaughlin.bsky.social
It's stopped snowing so bring on the footie @livingstonfc.bsky.social
November 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM
dorrymclaughlin.bsky.social
When you hear NHS commentators say that the NHS won't be fixed until social care is fixed they are right!
ccpscotland.bsky.social Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · Nov 22
What do our members value about social care?👇

"It enables people to live their best lives with love, joy, respect and ambition"

A reminder of what social care truly means to those who provide it and those who receive it.🧡

#MemberVoices #TrueValue #WhyIValueSocialCareFridays
November 23, 2024 at 10:56 AM
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ccpscotland.bsky.social
What do our members value about social care?👇

"It enables people to live their best lives with love, joy, respect and ambition"

A reminder of what social care truly means to those who provide it and those who receive it.🧡

#MemberVoices #TrueValue #WhyIValueSocialCareFridays
November 22, 2024 at 1:02 PM
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ccpscotland.bsky.social
Live from the National Insurance debate:

A mention from Murdo Fraser MSP recognising our briefing which reports 49 CCPS members have estimated a combined increase of nearly £21m in expenditure for 2025-26 to cover the NI changes set out in the Westminster Budget.

@uklabour.bsky.social
November 20, 2024 at 5:04 PM