Monday, April 15, 2013

The 2013 Manifesto: Suffolk Liberal Democrats (part 2) - Adult and social care

Yesterday, I started with education policy, and today it's time to look at how we would address concerns about looking after those who receive, and give care;

Appropriate Care provision, for all who need it

'Care' has been the Cinderella service of this Tory council.

Liberal Democrats will:

  • make sure the Tory divestment of our Care Homes does not produce a worse service
  • support Family Carers with fast, targeted, assistance, recognising they are the bedrock on which the county depends!
  • scrutinise the impact of the Suffolk Circle and, work with local organisations to develop new ways to help vulnerable people
  • improve public health by recognising and using the links between education, transport, nutrition and health
  • deliver on the new public health responsibility of the Council

Suffolk has a very significant elderly population, one which is expected to grow steadily over the coming decade. Personally, I don't have a fundamental objection towards private provision in this sector, but there is a question about democratic accountability regarding how those services are provided, so I particularly support the promise to closely scrutinise the impact of divestment of the county care homes.

Tomorrow, I'll be turning my attention to transport, one of my personal key issues.

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