Care Setting Transfers Waiting Lists 2022-07-19
2022-07-19
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Q1
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The question follows reports of hospital delays due to a lack of social care capacity, impacting patients' discharges.
I am concerned about the steps taken to reduce waiting lists for people transferring to a care setting. Miriam Deakin from NHS Providers highlighted huge pressure on beds and a 57% overstay rate at hospitals like the Royal London in my constituency due to social care capacity issues, causing delays. The Government needs to step up and support local authorities with resources.
Between March 2020 and March 2022, we allocated £3.3 billion to support discharge efforts, recognising the pressures faced during covid-19. Section 75 of the National Health Service Act allows for pooled funding across health and social care through initiatives like the better care fund to aid discharges.
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Did not address the specific ask about addressing long-standing issues with necessary resources
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Q2
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The question arises from criticism of the government's response to discharge delays caused by social care capacity issues.
I thank the Minister for her answer, but Miriam Deakin from NHS Providers said there is huge pressure on beds and a lack of social care capacity means patients cannot be discharged as soon as they could. The Royal College of Emergency Medicine estimated that 57% meet discharge criteria but remain in hospitals. This puts huge pressure on hospitals like the Royal London in my constituency, which needs support from the Government to get local authorities the resources needed for discharges.
Between March 2020 and March 2022, we allocated £3.3 billion to support discharge efforts, recognising the pressures during covid-19. Section 75 of the National Health Service Act allows for pooled funding across health and social care through initiatives like the better care fund.
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Did not address the specific ask about addressing long-standing issues with necessary resources
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Q3
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The question follows the Secretary of State's comments on ambulance delays with little mention of social care.
I do appreciate that it has only been two weeks, but the Secretary of State will be familiar with the use of root cause analysis to solve problems; however, yesterday he spoke for almost eight minutes on ambulance delays with scant reference to social care. Had he been badly briefed?
The Secretary of State did mention social care, and recently on 1 July, we established integrated care systems focused on local authorities working with health services to improve patient outcomes. We recognise these systems must work together around the patient.
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Did not address the specific ask about whether briefing was inadequate
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Q4
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The question arises from the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services warning about closed care providers and a looming workforce crisis.
We understand what the proposals are, but earlier the Secretary of State welcomed solutions. Today we heard that seven in 10 directors say care providers have closed, handed back contracts or ceased trading due to an imminent workforce crisis. Will the Minister ensure the Secretary of State heeds these warnings and responds adequately?
We are implementing a comprehensive adult social care reform programme, with an additional £5.4 billion over three years committed in September 2021 and a 10-year vision for investment published in December.
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Did not address the specific ask about adequate response to workforce crisis
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