Responses to government consultations
Carers UK responds to government consultations that are likely to affect carers.
Carers UK response to CSCI review of eligibility criteria (May 2008)
The Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) was asked by Government to review the Fair Access to Care Services (FACS) guidance which local authorities use to decide who is eligible for care services. They will report in September 2008. This is Carers UK's response to the CSCI consultation.
Carers UK response to Work and Pensions Select Committee (April 2008)
Read Carers UK's response to the Committee's inquiry into the Department for Work and Pensions’ approach to carers, which covers information and advice, income and benefits, employment and training, equality and recognition. The response contains recommendations to Government in all these areas.
Carers UK response to the NHS Next Stage Review (January 2008)
Carers UK has submitted a response to Lord Darzi's review of the NHS, which is considering how the NHS can be improved and become more response to the needs of patients.
Carers UK response to 'In Work, Better Off' (October 2007)
Carers UK has published a response to the Government's 'In Work, Better Off' consultation, which is setting out proposals for the next stage of welfare reform.
Carers UK's response to the Discrimination Law Review
Carers UK's response to the White Paper 'A Framework for Fairness: Proposals for a Single Equality Bill for Great Britain'. This response argues that carers should be included in the new framework for equalites legislation by the creation of a duty on public bodies to promote equality between carers and non-carers plus legislation to protect carers from discrimination in employment and the provision of goods, facilities and services. (Sept 2007)
Summary of Carers UK's response to Discrimination Law Review
A 4-page summary of the above response.
Carers UK's Response to Freud Report on the future of welfare to work (April 2007)
The issues raised by this report are complex but Carers UK believes we must have a social care system that enable carers to have a choice about working and a benefits system that ensures that there is sufficient income for those who cannot work, and employment services that keep carers in touch with the labour market and offers support when carers are able to return to work.
Response to a call for evidence for the Mayor of London's Health Inequalities Strategy
Response to the Call for additional evidence to contribute to development of a strategy to reduce health inequalities in London. (May 2007).
Personal accounts: a new way to save: Carers UK response to the White Paper
Carers UK welcomes the proposed system for Personal Accounts which will help those on low and average incomes to save for their retirement. Automatic enrolment and compulsory employer contributions will incentivise saving, however the Government must ensure that it always pays to save, even for those with severely interrupted employment records. (May 2007).
Response to Pensions White Paper
Carers UK's response to the Pensions White Paper: Security for all towards a new pensions system. It welcomes the government's plans to ensure that more carers are supported to save for their retirement through reforms to the state and private pension systems. It also contains recommendations for ensuring that the new 'carer credit' covers as many carers as possible. (September 2006)
Response to Welfare Reform Green Paper
Carers UK's response to the Welfare Reform Green Paper: Empowering people to work, from April 2006. It includes Carers UK's reaction to the government's proposals for reforming Incapacity Benefit and helping older people to continue or return to work. (April 2006)
Response to DTI regulations on right to request flexible working
Carers UK's response to the definition of carers used in draft regulations for the right to request flexible working. (April 2006)
Response to consultation on Census topics
Carers UK's response to the Office for National Statistic's consultation on 2011 Census topics. (August 2005)
Response to Independence, Well-being and Choice
Carers UK's response to the Department of Health Green Paper, Independence, Well-being and Choice, on the future of social care in England.
Consultation on Director of Adult Social Services
Carers UK's response to the Department of Health Consultation on the role of the Director of Adult Social Services in England.
Work focussed interviews
Carers UK's response to the consultation on Work-focussed interviews.
Improving Service Delivery for Disadvantaged Adults
Carers UK's Response to the Social Exclusion Unit Consultation Paper - Improving service delivery for disadvantaged adults.
Response to Carers (Equal Opportunities) Act Guidance
Carers UK's response to draft Policy Guidance on the Carers (Equal Opportunities) Act 2004.
Response to Choice and Flexibility
Carers UK's response to the DTI's Choice and Flexibility consultation on extending flexible working rights to carers.
Pensions: Challenges and Choices
Carers UK's response to the first report of the Pensions Commission. January 2005
Fairness for All: A New Commission for Equality and Human Rights
Carers UK's response to the Fairness for All White Paper, which proposes the establishment of a new and single Commission responsible for both equalities and human rights.
Community Care (Delayed Discharges) Act 2003.
Carers UK’s response to the draft guidance from government on the Act which gives carers new rights at the point of hospital discharge. It also introduces a new system where NHS Trusts can fine a local authority if there are delays around the discharge of a patient.
Direct Payments.
Carers UK’s response to draft policy and practice guidance on Direct Payments published in 2002. Direct payments are a system where carers have receive cash instead of care from social services to buy the services they need.
Implementing reimbursement around hospital discharge.
Carers UK’s response to this consultation published in 2002 from Government on forthcoming legislation which proposed allowing NHS Trusts to fine local authorities for each day a patient is delayed from hospital.
Regulations for the Community Care (Delayed Discharges etc.) Bill
Carers UK’s response to draft regulations published in March 2003 on the forthcoming Bill.
Draft Mental Health Bill.
Carers UK’s response to the Draft Mental Health Bill, in September 2002
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