Care England Chief Executive Warns National Living Wage Will Impact Care Providers and the NHS

Care England Chief Executive Warns National Living Wage Will Impact Care Providers and the NHS

LONDON, November 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --



The introduction of the new National Living Wage has divided the care sector. Speaking
in an interview for a programme entitled "Caring Communities", Care England Chief
Executive Professor Martin Green has warned that even though the care workforce should be
paid significantly more, insufficient funding to support it will put some care providers
at risk and subsequently impact on the NHS. 



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"Caring Communities" is an in-depth online programme produced by ITN Productions in
partnership with Care England. The news-style programme explores the complex role of
carers and the initiatives within the sector as demand grows exponentially. Inadequate
funding, lack of resources, an underpaid and under-recognised workforce, and a lack of
integration with the health sector are some of the key issues examined in the programme.



Introduced by renowned television journalist and Alzheimer's Society Ambassador Angela
Rippon, "Caring Communities" features key industry interviews and news-style reports along
with some sponsored editorial profiles of care providers who show their initiatives. The
programme also includes a studio debate which was conducted in April, tackling some of the
toughest issues facing the sector including the Care Act, health and social care
integration and workforce support. Hosted by leading broadcaster Bridgid Nzekwu, the panel
included Angela Rippon; Chief Executive of Care England, Professor Martin Green OBE;
Deputy Director of Citizens UK, Matthew Bolton, who's been leading Citizens UK's national
campaign on social care; and prolific blogger and dementia campaigner, Beth Britton.



Supporting people suffering from dementia is also at the top of the agenda. A
programme item entitled "Creative Minds" introduces tailored arts programmes in care homes
conducted throughout the UK that have seen remarkable improvements in the self-confidence
and happiness of residents.



Professor Martin Green, Chief Executive of Care England commented: "We need to see a
better partnership between the NHS and social care, which is based on mutual respect and a
common purpose.  Health and social care are interdependent, and the government must
recognise that unless they fund social care properly the impact on the NHS will be
enormous and the entire system will go into meltdown. The new living wage is another
enormous cost for the care sector and as our largest customer, the government must fund
this increase in its entirety, and put more money into social care in the future. Care
England's partnership with ITN Productions, has been hugely beneficial to examine these
issues and raise awareness of the care sector.



Simon Shelley, Head of Industry News, ITN Productions said: "ITN Productions is
thoroughly enjoying its continued partnership with Care England, as we strive to bring to
life the innovative solutions that can meet the challenges that face the sector, now, and
in the future. We hope to spark new dialogue across the sector and beyond by exploring the
issues with content that we hope is viewed, shared and continually engaged with."



To watch the full programme, please visit Care England website at
http://www.careengland.org.uk/caring-communities-2015



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About Care England 



Care England, a registered charity, is the leading representative body for independent
care services in England. Working on behalf of small, medium and large providers, Care
England speaks with a single unified voice for both members and the whole care sector. Our
membership includes organisations of varying types and sizes, amongst them single care
homes, small local groups, national providers and not-for-profit voluntary organisations
and associations. Between them they provide a variety of services for older people and
those with long term conditions, learning disabilities or mental health problems.



About ITN Productions  



ITN Productions is ITN's bespoke production hub producing creative and commercially
valuable content for the corporate, commercial, broadcast and digital sectors. Industry
News forms part of this offering and is a communications tool for leading industry bodies
and national associations produced in a broadcast news programme format, including
interviews, news items and sponsored editorial profiles.



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