Let’s get #ValueSocialCare trending!
On our second day of action, scheduled for 2pm on Monday 13 January 2025, we invite you to join us on your social media channels to amplify the message to government the value of social care.
Social care is invaluable, not just on a personal level for people receiving care, but also on an economic and holistic level too.
Funding social care is not an expense; it’s an investment in the UK’s well-being, economy, and future.
Immediate action is required to secure its future.
Our key messages to government are:
Economic value of social care
- Social care contributes an estimated £68.1 billion annually to the UK economy through service delivery, employment, and associated spending [Skills for Care: State of the Adult Social Care workforce in England]
- Employs over 1.59 million people, making it one of the largest employment sectors in the UK. [Skills for Care: State of the Adult Social Care workforce in England]
- Supports many more jobs indirectly through supply chains and local economies.
- Every £1 invested in social care in England, there are £2.36 in socioeconomic benefits. [Skills for Care: Economic and social value of the UK adult social care sector: England]
Social care saves the NHS money:
- Every £100 spent on social care reduces NHS spending by £35. [Future Social Care Coalition, CARENOMICS]
Vital mental health support
As well as supporting people with ill mental health, social care is vital for unpaid carers mental health in the form of giving them respite and peace of mind their loved one is receiving the support they need.
We have created some #ValueSocialCare resources, but personal stories and videos about the impact of care services can be incredibly powerful. These testimonials help humanise the campaign, and highlight you cannot put a cost on care at a personal level.
So please do share your experiences or examples of care and use the campaign hashtags:
- #ValueSocialCare
- #ProvidersUnite
- #StrongerTogether
Campaign resources
Suggested social media posts:
Social care offers job opportunities; it employs over 1.59 million people; by comparison, the NHS employs 1.506 million.
#ValueSocialCare #ProvidersUnite #StrongerTogether
With an estimated 40,000 establishments across England, the sector contributes an estimated £68.1bn billion annually to the UK economy according to a Skills for Care report.
#ValueSocialCare #ProvidersUnite #StrongerTogether
Social care provides independence, dignity, and improved mental and physical well-being for millions of elderly and people who have a disability. The return on investment for £1 invested in social care in England, is £2.36 in socioeconomic benefits.
#ValueSocialCare #ProvidersUnite #StrongerTogether
Social care saves the NHS money; every £100 spent on social care reduces NHS spending by £35.
#ValueSocialCare #ProvidersUnite #StrongerTogether
If social care didn’t exist, the wider economy will suffer. The sector supports many more jobs indirectly through supply chains and local economies.
#ValueSocialCare #ProvidersUnite #StrongerTogether
Social care is an integral part of our healthcare system, offers employment and volunteer opportunities, contributes to our economy, and is vital support to millions of people’s wellbeing and mental health.
#ValueSocialCare #ProvidersUnite #StrongerTogether
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Other resources
For template letters to write to MPs and Council, visit the Resource and Templates section on our website.
Next steps
We will be holding a meeting at 4.30pm on Tuesday, 21 January 2025 to discuss the next steps.
If you haven’t done so already, please make sure you have showed your support by signing the letter to be added to our database. Sign up here.
Join us in sharing the #ValueSocialCare messages across your social media platforms