The Welsh Government is making £30 million in additional funding
available to local authorities to strengthen community-based
social care services and improve hospital discharge processes.
Local Authorities are investing their allocation towards actions
that will support timely assessments and the availability of
packages of care to ensure people can leave hospital when they
are clinically able to, helping to reduce the number of delayed
hospital discharges.
The funding will be used to strengthen community-based social
care and support services to help people to stay well at home.
Local authorities will direct funding towards their specific
regional challenges, building on progress made under the 50-day
challenge and aligning with integrated care models.
During a visit to Bridgend, Minister for Children and Social
Care, , met Mr Howard Pring who is
receiving vital support from the local authority's Home Support
Team. Through daily visits, the team provides help with essential
tasks, enabling the individual to continue living independently
at home.
The funding will also support the development of a
multi-disciplinary prevention team in Bridgend which is designed
to reduce hospital admissions by providing targeted support to
individuals in care homes and the wider community.
Similar projects across Wales will benefit from the £30m, with
local authorities focusing on preventative and early intervention
initiatives as well as actions that enable people to leave
hospital as soon as they are clinically able, helping individuals
live healthier lives at home and within their communities.
The support being made available demonstrates the Welsh
Government's ongoing commitment to improve patient flow and
develop and grow support for individuals receiving care in the
community.
Minister for Children and Social Care, said:
“The funding we are making available to local authorities will
make a real difference to people across Wales who need care and
support.
“By investing in community-based support, we can help more people
return home from hospital when they're medically ready and enable
others to remain independent in their communities.
“This will not only improve experiences for individuals but also
help patient flow through our hospitals.”
This funding has been secured through the budget deal between the
Welsh Government and , Leader of the Welsh Liberal
Democrats.
Notes to editors
- The £30 million grant allocation for the 2025/26 financial
year is being distributed directly to local authorities based on
adult population.
