West Dorset’s MP, Chris Loder, has helped secure £408,022 for Adults Social Care reforms in the county. The funding from the Department for Health and Social Care will be used to help recruit new Shared Lives carers; develop local areas networks to support prevention and wellbeing; and improve engagement and communication with unpaid carers.
Mr Loder said: “This funding will go towards helping unpaid carers, supporting adults with learning disabilities or mental health problems, and boosting engagement with the elderly in society. I’ve raised with the Minister the unique situation we face in West Dorset about adult social care, and the price it places on the local government and the taxpayer.”
He added: “Funding of this level will help to identify areas for localised innovation and will facilitate learning for onward development and investment. I’m incredibly grateful to all those working in adult social care and I’ll continue to push for greater recognition within Government.”
