Versus Arthritis gives evidence to a Lords Committee about the social care needs of people with arthritis

Tracey Loftis, Head of Policy and Public Affairs Versus Arthritis, attended the Lords Economic Affairs Committee on Tuesday 4 December 2018 to talk about social care and the needs of people with arthritis, alongside colleagues from Mencap and the Alzheimer’s Society. 

In a wide-ranging session, Tracey highlighted Versus Arthritis’ research on aids and adaptations, the positive impact they have on the lives of people with arthritis and the challenges people still experience when trying to access them. Members of the Committee were particularly struck by the numbers of people affected by musculoskeletal conditions and the massive impact arthritis has on their lives. 

The Lords session also covered multi-morbidity, social care funding models, care workers, unpaid carers and the impact of Brexit. We are very much looking forward to publication of the Lords Economic Affairs Committee report and hearing their thoughts on social care.

The House of Lords session is available for viewing here:
https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/51406006-0dad-4843-9c4c-ac2c38214e85