In his New Year’s speech, Justin Welby stated that nursing homes are “struggling” and that it is our responsibility to fix the problem.
The Archbishop of Canterbury encouraged the government to address the “broken” social care system.
In his New Year’s speech, the Most Reverend Justin Welby stated that care homes are “struggling” to deal with mounting costs and a lack of available employees.
“Our healthcare system is flawed, but it does not have to be this way. We are up to the challenge of repairing it “he stated.
This requires action from everyone: you, me, families, communities, and the government.
Mr. Welby emphasized the significance of valuing the labor of carers appropriately.
“Why work as a carer when you may earn more money in less demanding positions? Caring is not an easy task. Excellent carers are persons to be cherished “he stated.
Together with the Archbishop of York, he is preparing to publish what he calls a “major report” on social care.
Mr. Welby believed that the report would provide “a hopeful vision of our society.”
“One in which no one is held back, ignored, or considered as a burden, and in which families and unpaid carers also receive help,” he stated.
“Caring is fundamental to what it is to be human. It is difficult, yet it can be the most life-affirming thing we do. It returns to this fundamental lesson: we need each other.”
A government spokeswoman stated in last month’s autumn statement that ministers had prioritized social care by allocating up to £7.5 billion over the next two years.
“This will provide more people access to high-quality care and help address some of the sector’s issues, including waiting lists, low charge rates, and labor shortages,” the spokesperson said.
“The government remains committed to implementing adult social care charge reform and assisting individuals in need, which is why we are giving local governments more time to prepare and more funds to alleviate their immediate challenges.”
