CCPS and @alliancescot.bsky.social are committed to working with the Scottish Government to achieve the key asks outlined in the letter.

The Civil Service 12-month paid internship is now open for applications for any care leavers aged 18-30 in government departments across the UK. Make sure to apply before 25 July.
Details and apply: buff.ly/ecZbv0D

We acknowledge the slight reduction in child poverty however, figures remain significantly above the interim target. @ScotGov must do more to prioritise ending child poverty to meet targets. Too many children in Scotland are still growing up in poverty 👇 www.aberlour.org.uk/news-item/ab...

‼️ Today MPs will vote on amendments made to the NI Bill by @houseoflords.parliament.uk which would exempt most social care orgs from devastating increases.

We urge MPs to share the evidence we & our members have provided & stand up for our sector.

@r-cackett.bsky.social @key-lifestyles.bsky.social

We're concerned by UK GOV's announcement yesterday on disability & sickness benefits & the impact of proposed changes on children & families living with a disability. Government has a primary responsibility to do no harm: www.aberlour.org.uk/news-item/ab...

This #InternationalSchoolMealsDay we're continuing our campaign to #EndSchoolMealDebt. Every child has the right to food and to realise this right means ending school meal debt and hidden hunger in Scotland for good.

⚠️Tomorrow @houseoflords.parliament.uk will vote on amendments to the eNICs legislation that could lead to exemptions and a review of its impact on our sector.

Unless the Bill is changed, the consequences for social care in Scotland and across the UK will be devastating.

@ukparliament.parliament.uk

💡 Member Spotlight: Looking back on Storm Éowyn, @sensescotland.bsky.social CEO Angela Bonomy explains how social care staff give their all to ensure people they support are safe.

So isn't it time they received a fair wage?

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@r-cackett.bsky.social @shonarobison.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

“Without releasing more funding… we’re not going to get to the place that people deserve.”

ICYMI: Watch @r-cackett.bsky.social on the BBC’s Sunday Show talking about wage rates, inequity & the case for real reform. 👇

@johnswinney.bsky.social @cchangescotland.bsky.social @vivd1.bsky.social

💡Unintended Consequences💡

Changes to Employer’s National Insurance will mean higher costs on individual budgets for those who access support.

This isn’t just numbers; it’s about real lives, families, and communities.

📖 Read more: https://buff.ly/3PLSs3h

#UnintendedConsequences

NfP social care providers in Scotland face an extra bill of around £30 million to cover the NI rate rise & the threshold reduction. Money they do not have, and have no means to raise.

#ValueSocialcare #ProvidersUnite

@r-cackett.bsky.social @providersunite.bsky.social @comintcare.bsky.social

In case you missed it...👇

Our CEO, @r-cackett.bsky.social, on STV discussing availability of social care as a whole-sector solution to hospital admissions and delayed discharge.

Read our budget briefing about how Scottish Government could make that possible: bit.ly/4fIss3m

#MoreThanWarmWords

In our latest blog post, Aberlour Sycamore's Marc Blyth discusses how the organisation made some changes in practice sustainable, and how there are working to bring everyone along together to improve support and care for children and young people: buff.ly/4gJ77YX

Our unjust economy is failing to protect families from poverty. This sobering new report from @resfoundation.bsky.social found that "...the fraction of families in poverty where all adults are working full-time has doubled from 7 to 15 per cent."