iCG Honorary President Mike Padgham appeared on BBC Breakfast this morning giving the care home perspective on Health Secretary Wes Streeting's concern about the pressure facing the NHS with rising cases of flu across the UK. See part of the interview here: https://x.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1999370868581867555

Flu and winter pressures hit health & social care the hardest at this time of year, especially in Emergency Departments.  The Independent Care Group (iCG) is calling for a collaborative approach across the sector and if necessary, to provide mutual aid in the event of a severe crisis. A spokesperson from City of York Council has said  “From a Social Care perspective, we are working with health partners to support in any we can. This includes supporting with discharge to ensure flow remains in...

Honorary President and former Chair of the Independent Care Group (iCG), Mike Padgham, has written to the Chancellor urging the government to support social care in the forthcoming budget. The letter reads: Dear Chancellor  Re: The Urgent Need for Support for the Social Care Sector in the Forthcoming Budget  I am writing to you as Honorary President and former Chair of the Independent Care Group, and as someone who has spent many years advocating for a fair, sustainable and respected social...