Social care providers across York and North Yorkshire, whether members of the Independent Care Group (ICG) or not, are being urged to attend one of two emergency meetings that could shape the future of care in the region.
The ICG is calling on providers to give a clear mandate on how to respond to the unsustainable fee levels for some providers being offered by commissioners, fees that many say are making quality care increasingly unviable.
The two meetings will take place on Tuesday 10th June at 6.30pm at Skipton Town Hall and on Thursday 12th June at 6.00pm at St Lawrence Community Hall in York. Providers are urged to attend whichever session suits them best.
Mike Padgham, Chair of the Independent Care Group, said:
“This is the most serious situation we have faced in years. Providers are being left with no choice but to consider options such as handing contracts back to commissioners, including the Integrated Care Board, and even withdrawing services in certain circumstances. We can’t carry on like this.”
He continued: “This is a once-only opportunity for care providers, whether they’re ICG members or not, to have their say and shape the next steps. These decisions will affect the future of care in our region. Please be there.”
