This page provides an overview of social care in Bradford, along with key metrics that could affect social care. Understanding these metrics is important because they help contextualise the challenges with social care provision in each local authority. These statistics are important to keep in mind when reviewing the other pages.
Why are these metrics important? Population size and density can affect the demand for social care services. For example, if a local authority has a high population (relative to other areas), it may need to allocate more resources to meet care needs. Similarly, areas with high population density may require more care services due to the increased number of people living in close proximity. Inversely, areas with a low population density may have fewer care needs, but residents may face challenges accessing services due to the distance between them. Lastly, people in rural areas might live further away from services, which can impact their ability to access care, or make it more expensive to provide.
Understanding these metrics can help local authorities plan and allocate resources effectively.
Deprivation decile is a measure of the level of deprivation in a local authority. It is calculated by ranking areas in England from 1 (most deprived) to 10 (least deprived) based on factors such as income, employment, education, and health. A higher decile indicates lower levels of deprivation, while a lower decile suggests higher levels of deprivation. Understanding deprivation levels can help local authorities identify areas that may require additional support and resources to address social care needs.
Deprivation rank is a measure of the relative deprivation of a local authority compared to other areas in England. It is calculated by ranking areas from 1 (most deprived) to 32,844 (least deprived) Lower Layer Super Output Areas (LSOA), which can be thought of as “small areas”. This rank is based on factors such as income, employment, education, and health. A lower rank indicates higher levels of deprivation, while a higher rank suggests lower levels of deprivation. Understanding deprivation ranks can help local authorities identify areas that may require additional support and resources to address social care needs.
Many people want care, some receive care, but a significant number go without. What types of care are being requested? What care is actually provided? This section explores the gap between need and provision, the types of care available, and how our own data contributes to the understanding of these challenges.
Access Social Care and other Helplines providers are working to bridge this gap by providing free legal support to people who are struggling to access social care services. This first chart illustrates the types of calls we are getting.
The rest of this page distingushes between the different types of care provided to Working Age People and Older People, as we are able to disaggregate at a greater level of granularity.
Note: these values are a work in progress… expect these numbers to go up
This plot shows a breakdown of the types of requests for assistance received by Access Social Care and other helplines. Understanding the themes of these calls can identify areas where additional support and resources may be needed. For example, a high number of calls related to housing may indicate a need for more affordable housing options, while a high number of calls related to social care assessments may suggest a need for improved access to care services. The request types are:
Assessments: An assessment is a meeting or form to find out what help someone needs with daily tasks.
Care Plan: A care plan is a written agreement that lists the support you’ll get and who to contact if things change.
Carers: Carers are people who help a disabled or ill person with daily tasks.
Charging: Charging refers to checking if you can afford to pay for some of your care based on your savings.
Information Seeking: Information seeking means getting advice about available care options.
Legal Issues and Complaints: Legal issues and complaints involve reporting problems with your care to the council or an ombudsman.
Safeguarding: Safeguarding is protecting people from abuse or neglect.
Of course, high numbers also mean that people know where to call, and this number can be impacted by advocacy efforts. As a counterpoint, areas with low numbers may indicate a lack of awareness of available services or a need for more outreach to connect people with support.
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Working Age People
Knowing how many people are requesting social care, how many people are recieving care and what percent of people are disabled helps understand need and social care provision at a top level. For example, a high number of people requesting care may indicate a need for additional resources or services, while a low number of people receiving care may suggest a gap in service provision. Understanding these metrics can help identify areas where additional support may be needed.
MW was diagnosed with Functional Chronic Pain, she cannot walk without support, she holds on to her furniture to move around the house. She uses a wheelchair, especially when she goes out, with support from friends and family. She lives on second floor with 5 flights because of the way the building is designed and there is no lift. She never goes out because of the difficulties she experiences with the stairs. She needs help with cooking, cleaning, shopping and showering. She relies on friends and her mum who has knee replacement.
She was referred by the Social Prescriber who referred her onto also referred her to Croydon Adult Support, they told her they are short of staff to allocate her a social worker, so she was placed on a long waiting list. MW case still hadn’t progressed until the Social Prescriber, who had been recently trained on the Care Act, referred her to Access Social Care’s free legal Chatbot letter clinic.
The legal clinic volunteer completed a letter to Croydon Council with MW within a week which was sent to Adult Social Services. Access Social Care then called her after two weeks to complete a follow up survey. MW informed them that she had had an assessment and was waiting to hear back from Croydon following the panel meeting. Social Services has now done the assessment after which the panel offered MW 9 hours of social care support.
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This plot shows the types of care provided to working-age people in Bradford. Understanding the types of care available can help local authorities identify areas where additional support and resources may be needed. For example, a high number of people receiving personal care may indicate a need for more support with daily living activities, while a high number of people receiving respite care may suggest a need for additional support for carers.
ASCFR and SALT Data Tables 2023-24 Sheet T34
In Bradford, the proportion of people with disabilities is 18.9%. This is slightly higher than the national average of 17.6%. This means that Bradford has more people with disabilities compared to other areas.
In 2024, 9,840 people of working age in Bradford requested care. This is a rate of 1,756.5 requests per 100,000 people. The national average is 1,143.48 requests per 100,000 people. This shows that more people in Bradford are asking for care than in other places.
Also in 2024, 3,005 people aged 18 to 64 were receiving care in Bradford. This is 536.4 people per 100,000, which is close to the national average of 532.68 per 100,000. This means that the number of people getting care in Bradford is similar to other areas.
People in Bradford receive different types of care. For nursing care, 60 people were receiving services, which is 10.7 per 100,000 people. The national average is 13.75 per 100,000. This means fewer people in Bradford are in nursing care compared to other places.
In residential care, 245 people were receiving services, or 43.7 per 100,000 people. The national average is 60.61 per 100,000. Again, this shows fewer people in Bradford are in residential care.
For community care with a council-managed personal budget, 1,615 people were receiving services. This is 288.29 per 100,000 people, higher than the national average of 266.67 per 100,000. This suggests more people in Bradford prefer community care managed by the council.
In 2025, some people in Bradford asked for help in certain areas. Five people requested help with assessments, which is 0.89 per 100,000 people. The national average is 1.72 per 100,000. Four people asked for help with care plans (0.71 per 100,000), lower than the national average of 1.39 per 100,000. Seventeen people needed help with charging for services, which is 3.03 per 100,000, also less than the national average of 5.72 per 100,000.
Bradford's population has grown from 545,966 in 2019 to 560,194 in 2023. This is larger than the average city in England. Bradford has a higher level of deprivation, with a mean deprivation score of 3.63 compared to the national average of 5.9. A lower score means more deprivation. Only 12.6% of Bradford is rural, while the national average is 34.6%.
The higher number of people with disabilities and requests for care might be linked to the higher deprivation in Bradford. Living in deprived areas can lead to more health problems and a greater need for support.
The data shows that Bradford may need more resources for care services. More people are asking for help, and many prefer community care managed by the council. Services should ensure they can meet this demand. Since fewer people are in nursing or residential care, it might be important to support people in their own homes.
Bradford has more people with disabilities and higher requests for care among working age people than the national average. This could be due to higher deprivation levels. Care services in Bradford may need extra support to meet the needs of the community.
✨ ✅ ❌Older People
Just like with Working Age people, knowing how many older people are requesting social care, how many people are recieving care and what percent of the population is 65+ helps understand need and social care provision at a top level.
Jamaican female, blind and in her 40s. She was in an emergency Bed & Breakfast with her Niece, who acts as her unofficial carer, she is unable to work but would like to go to University. She is receiving PIP but not the Daily Living Allowance which she applied for in June 2021. She is vulnerable and has a history of self harm so was assigned a rehab Support Worker. Vanessa supported her using the Chatbot to chase up her PIP Daily Living allowance application, after waiting for several months and they received a reply within a week but was awarded the lower rate.
Another Chatbot letter was sent to request an urgent assessment due to her vulnerability and this was action quickly by the LA. Vanessa also supported her to use the chatbot and ask the Social worker to be moved to a place that supports her needs and rights. As she was having to use a shared bathroom, toilet and kitchen in a place with drug/alcohol abusers and being blind with no carer, this left her vulnerable. The Chatbot was used again to raise this issue and after a few weeks she was successfully moved to a private property in another area.
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As above, it is important to see what type of care older people are being provided because it can help explain where additional work is needed.
ASCFR and SALT Data Tables 2023-24 Sheet T34
In this report, we look at services for older people in Bradford. We compare Bradford to the national average. We see how things have changed over time.
From 2019 to 2023, the number of older people in Bradford grew slightly. In 2019, 14.9% of people were older. In 2023, this was 15.4%. The national average is higher. In 2023, 18.5% of people were older in England.
In 2024, 24,175 older people in Bradford asked for care. This is 4,315 per 100,000 people. The national average is 2,437.85 per 100,000 people. So, more older people in Bradford are asking for care than in other places.
In 2024, 4,715 older people in Bradford got care. This is 842 per 100,000 people. The national average is 1,002.86 per 100,000 people. So, fewer older people in Bradford are getting care compared to the national average.
Many older people in Bradford get residential care. In 2024, 1,380 people got this care. This is 246 per 100,000 people. The national average is 249.93 per 100,000 people.
500 older people got nursing care. This is 89 per 100,000 people. The national average is 121.75 per 100,000 people.
2,545 older people got community care with a managed personal budget. This is 454 per 100,000 people. The national average is 507.92 per 100,000 people.
In Bradford, fewer older people get nursing and community care than in other places.
Bradford's population is growing. In 2019, there were 545,966 people. In 2023, there are 560,194 people. Bradford is more urban. Only 12.6% is rural, but in England, 34.6% is rural.
Bradford is more deprived than other places. The deprivation score is 3.63. The national average is 5.9. This means more people in Bradford face hardship.
More older people in Bradford are asking for care, but fewer are getting it. This could mean that services are not meeting the demand. High deprivation may make people need more help.
Even though there are fewer older people than average, they need more care. This can strain services. Bradford may need more resources to help older people.
Bradford has more older people asking for care than other places. But fewer are getting care. The city may need to provide more support for older people. This could help meet their needs better.
✨ ✅ ❌When government support falls short, unpaid carers step in to provide care. However, many struggle with burnout, financial pressure, lack of social contact, and a lack of support. This section explores the number of unpaid carers, their increasing workload, and what forms of support are available.
Carers play a vital role in supporting vulnerable adults, often stepping in to provide care when professional services are unavailable or insufficient. The percentage of carers receiving direct payments highlights financial empowerment, the number of carers accessing services reflects local authority outreach, and the number turning to charities underscores unmet needs. Together, these data points reveal systemic strengths and weaknesses: low direct payment uptake may push carers toward charities, while effective services can reduce dependence on charitable support. Understanding these metrics enables targeted interventions to ensure carers receive the recognition and resources they deserve.
Unpaid carers play a crucial role in supporting vulnerable adults, often stepping in to provide care when professional services are unavailable or insufficient. Understanding the number of unpaid carers in a local authority can be complicated. On the one hand, a relatively high proportion might be indicative of not enough being done by the local authority, and/or a strong community. On the other hand, a relatively lower number can mean good service provision, lower need, lower availability to look after family, or a problem with reporting.
Still, understanding the number of unpaid carers is a baseline number that must be considered.
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These values are widely considered to be an underestimate. See this report from Carers UK for more information.
August 2021 - Patient with dementia who lives in a shared lives setting. Carer had been requesting respite from the council since September 2020. Croydon Social Prescriber helped with a referral to the local authority in March 2021. Assessment conducted, with the promise they would come back with support, which did not happen. 25 August, social prescriber used the chatbot to find the right legal wording for the situation. The email was sent at 4.52pm that day. At 5.12pm the council contacted the carer to discuss the respite. This was the impact of one letter, addressed to a senior team.
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Social contact is important for carers’ well-being, as it can help reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness. Understanding the level of social contact that carers have can help local authorities identify areas where additional support and resources may be needed. For example, a low level of social contact may indicate a need for more social activities or support groups for carers, while a high level of social contact may suggest that carers have a strong support network.
Survey of Adult Carers in England (SACE) - question 11
The type of support available to carers can vary significantly, impacting their ability to provide care effectively. Understanding the types of support available can help identify areas where additional resources may be needed. For example, a high number of carers receiving respite care may indicate a need for more support with caregiving responsibilities, while a low number of carers receiving financial support may suggest a need for additional financial assistance.
ASCFR/SALT Sheet T47
Access to information is crucial for carers to navigate the social care system effectively. Understanding how easy it is for carers to get information can help local authorities identify areas where additional support and resources may be needed. For example, a high number of carers finding it difficult to get information may indicate a need for improved communication and support services, while a low number of carers finding it difficult to get information may suggest that existing services are effective.
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Survey of Adult Carers in England (SACE) - question 17
Note: these values are a work in progress… expect these numbers to go up
Access Social Care and other Helplines help people with information, advice, and support related to social care. Understanding the types of calls received by carers can highlight areas where additional support and resources may be needed. For example, a high number of calls related to financial support may indicate a need for more financial assistance for carers, while a high number of calls related to respite care may suggest a need for additional support with caregiving responsibilities.
It is important to note that, just as in the previous section, low numbers of requests might indicate that people don’t know where to get help, don’t feel they can get (or deserve) help, or other outreach problems. This is particularly important because we often work with people where the role of a carer is not recognised, or where the carer themselves does not recognise their role.
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In 2021, there were 8,346.88 unpaid carers per 100,000 people in Bradford. This is slightly higher than the national average of 8,203.68 per 100,000. This means many people in Bradford are caring for others without pay. This could be because there are more older people or because families often care for their relatives.
In 2024, 33.7% of carers in Bradford said they had as much social contact as they wanted. This is higher than the national average of 29.3%. This suggests that carers in Bradford may feel less isolated than carers in other areas. Strong community ties or local support groups might help carers stay connected.
However, only 48.9% of carers in Bradford felt it was easy to find information about services. The national average is 59.3%. This means carers in Bradford may have difficulty accessing the help they need. Reasons could include complex information, language barriers, or lack of awareness about available services.
Fewer carers in Bradford receive direct payments compared to the national rate. In Bradford, 71.4 carers per 100,000 people get direct payments, while the national rate is 149.93 per 100,000. Also, only 33.02 carers per 100,000 receive information or advice services in Bradford, much lower than the national rate of 338.7 per 100,000. This suggests that carers in Bradford may not be getting enough formal support.
Bradford's population has grown from 545,966 in 2019 to 560,194 in 2023, which is higher than the national average. The city is less rural, with only 12.6% rural areas compared to 34.6% nationally. Bradford also has higher levels of deprivation, with a mean deprivation decile of 3.63, while the national average is 5.9. These factors may contribute to the higher number of unpaid carers and the challenges they face.
Many people in Bradford provide unpaid care, but they may not get enough support. The lower rates of direct support and difficulties in finding information suggest gaps in service provision. Improving access to information and increasing support services could help carers. This may also improve the well-being of those they care for.
✨ ✅ ❌Care providers are essential for delivering social care services, including home care agencies and care homes. The quality of care they provide can vary significantly, impacting the well-being of service users. This section examines the number and types of care providers, their quality ratings, and some of the difficulties of maintaining high standards. Understanding these metrics is crucial for ensuring that vulnerable individuals receive high-quality care.
The number and types of care providers in a local authority can impact the availability and quality of social care services. Understanding the distribution of care providers directly influences people’s ability to get the care they need.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rates care providers based on their quality of care, safety, and effectiveness. Understanding the quality ratings of care providers can help local authorities identify areas where additional support and resources may be needed. For example, a high number of care providers with low ratings may indicate a need for improved training and support, while a high number of care providers with high ratings may suggest that existing services are effective.
Framework rates are the agreed prices that local authorities pay care providers for social care services, such as home care and residential care. These rates are crucial because they determine the affordability, availability, and quality of care in a city. If rates are too low, providers may struggle to sustain services, leading to workforce shortages, poor care quality, and limited access for those relying on council-funded care.
Understanding framework rates helps assess whether local authorities are adequately funding social care, ensuring fair pay for care workers, and maintaining a sustainable care market that meets residents’ needs.
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Several providers are finding it increasingly difficult to stay in business, and sometimes several providers collapse at once. For example, when pay rises are approved without consultation and effective immediately, providers may not be able to afford to pay their staff. This can cause a chain-effect which leads to collapse in the market, and a lack of care for those who need it.
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Workforce turnover rate is a measure of the number of staff leaving a care provider over a specific period. High turnover rates can indicate issues with staff retention, such as low pay, poor working conditions, or lack of training and support. Understanding workforce turnover rates can help local authorities identify areas where additional support and resources may be needed to improve staff retention and ensure high-quality care services.
NOTE: This data series is based on regional data
Staff retention is crucial for maintaining high-quality care services. Understanding the challenges faced by care providers in retaining staff can help local authorities identify areas where additional support and resources may be needed. For example, a high number of care providers struggling to retain staff may indicate a need for improved training and support, while a low number of care providers facing retention challenges may suggest that existing services are effective.
This dataset describes the results of a survey asking care providers about their challenges in retaining staff.
NOTE: This data series is based on regional data
Workforce_survey_data_tables, Tab 6_2
Vacancy rate is a measure of the number of unfilled positions within a care provider over a specific period. High vacancy rates can indicate issues with staff recruitment, such as low pay, poor working conditions, or lack of training and support. Understanding vacancy rates can help local authorities identify areas where additional support and resources may be needed to improve staff recruitment and ensure high-quality care services.
Recruiting staff is essential for maintaining high-quality care services, and for backfilling staff when they leave. Understanding the challenges faced by care providers in recruiting staff can help local authorities identify areas where additional support and resources may be needed. For example, a high number of care providers struggling to recruit staff may indicate a need for improved training and support, or can point to a systemic problem, such as low pay, poor working conditions, or not enough people interested in this job type.
Staff recruitment is important as it’s one of the areas that have levers to pull outside of social care, for example, by changing how many visas are awarded to social care workers.
NOTE: This data series is based on regional data
Workforce_survey_data_tables, Tab 6_2
In Bradford, there are 73 community-based adult social care services and 104 residential social care providers in 2024. This is more than the national averages of 63.8 and 91 providers. But Bradford has a larger population of 560,194 people compared to the England average of 377,060.9 people. When we look at the number of providers per 100,000 people, Bradford has fewer care providers than the national average. Bradford has about 13 community care providers per 100,000 people, while the national average is about 17. For residential care, Bradford has about 19 providers per 100,000 people, but the national average is about 24.
The quality of care is also a concern in Bradford. About 25.4% of care providers need improvement or are inadequate, which is higher than the national average of 16.8%. This suggests that many care providers in Bradford are not meeting the required standards. One possible reason is staff challenges.
Staff turnover in Bradford is 25.2%, similar to the regional average of 25.2%. However, many care providers find it hard to keep and find staff. Around 70.5% say it is more challenging to retain staff, slightly higher than the regional average of 68.1%. About 82.5% find it more challenging to recruit staff, compared to the regional average of 79.8%. The vacancy rate is 8.2%, a bit lower than the national average of 8.4%.
Bradford has higher levels of deprivation. The mean deprivation decile is 3.63, while the national average is 5.9. This means Bradford is more deprived. Deprivation can affect care services by making it harder to recruit and retain staff and may impact the quality of care provided.
In conclusion, Bradford faces challenges in providing care services. There are fewer care providers per person, and more providers need improvement. Staffing issues contribute to these problems. Addressing these challenges may require more support to recruit and retain staff and efforts to improve the quality of care. Deprivation levels should also be considered when planning services, as they can impact both staff and service quality.
✨ ✅ ❌Historically, hospital delays have been due in large part, to the inability to discharge patients into social care. We no longer have DTOC data, but we can still look at the number of hospital delays and the number of facilities requiring improvement.
CQC, as the regulator of health and social care services in England, is beginning to rate Local Authorities on their social care provision. Understanding the CQC rating of a local authority should be used as the most official evaluation of service care provision. For example, a low rating may indicate a need for improved service delivery, while a high rating may suggest that existing services are effective.
Hospital delays can have a significant impact on patient care and outcomes, and are in large part the result of not having invested sufficiently in social care. Understanding the number of hospital delays in a local authority can be a sympthom of a poorly working social care sector. For example, a high number of hospital delays may indicate a need for improved discharge planning and coordination, not enough places to discharge people to, lack of sufficient staff to assess patients, or a lack of care providers.
Discharge-Ready-Date-monthly-data-webfile-November-2024, Tab UTLA Acceptable
This metric illustrates how long patients are delayed in hospital before being discharged. Higher average delays mean that patients are spending more time in hospital than necessary, which can lead to increased costs, reduced bed availability, and poorer patient outcomes. This also means that the beds are not available for people that might desperately need them for life-saving procedures.
Discharge-Ready-Date-monthly-data-webfile-November-2024, Tab UTLA Acceptable
Delayed Transfer of Care (DTOC) refers to the time between a patient being declared medically fit for discharge and actually leaving the hospital. Understanding the number of DTOCs in a local authority can help identify precisely where the social care system is failing.
Unfortunately, this dataset is no longer being generated.
Reablement is a short-term service that helps people regain independence and confidence after a period of illness or injury. Understanding the number of people receiving reablement services can help local authorities identify areas where additional support and resources may be needed. For example, a high number of people receiving reablement services may indicate a need for more support with daily living activities, while a low number of people receiving reablement services may suggest that existing services are effective.
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Service user satisfaction is a key indicator of the quality of social care services. Understanding service user satisfaction can help local authorities identify areas where additional support and resources may be needed. For example, a low level of service user satisfaction may indicate a need for improved service delivery, while a high level of service user satisfaction may suggest that existing services are effective.
It is important to note that the people surveyed are already receiving service care. Notably absent are all the people that are not yet lucky enough to be receiving care.
Personal Social Services Adult Social Care Survey, question 1
Access to information is crucial for people using social care services to navigate the system effectively. Understanding how easy it is for people to get information can help local authorities identify areas where additional support and resources may be needed. For example, a high number of people finding it difficult to get information may indicate a need for improved communication and support services, while a low number of people finding it difficult to get information may suggest that existing services are effective.
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Personal Social Services Adult Social Care Survey, question 13
[1] "No data available for this local authority"An ombudsman is a person who has been appointed to look into complaints about companies and organisations. The number of cases received and decided by the Ombudsman is important because it provides insight into the volume of complaints about a local authority’s social care services and how effectively these complaints are being addressed. The number of cases received indicates the level of dissatisfaction or systemic issues within a council’s care provision, while the number of cases decided shows how efficiently the Ombudsman is processing and resolving complaints. A large gap between the two may suggest delays in complaint handling, leaving individuals waiting.
It is important to note that contacting the Ombudsman is widely considered a last resort, often discouraged, and sometimes penalised.
The city of Bradford is working to improve the quality of its social care and support services. Recent data sheds light on important areas such as hospital discharges, delays, client satisfaction, and access to information. By looking at these numbers alongside Bradford's population and economic factors, we can understand where efforts are paying off and where more work is needed.
In November 2024, Bradford had 27.2 discharges from acceptable trusts. This number is much lower than the national average of 89. This could mean that fewer patients in Bradford are being discharged into local authority care, possibly due to differences in hospital practices or community care availability. Additionally, 15% of discharges in Bradford were delayed, which is higher than the national average of 12.3%. These delays might be due to coordination challenges between hospitals and social care services or higher demand for support after discharge.
The average delay for discharges in Bradford was nearly one day (0.97 days) in November 2024, compared to the national average of 0.7 days. Longer delays can affect how hospitals manage beds and care for new patients. Reasons for these delays could include staffing shortages, funding issues, or administrative hurdles. Addressing these delays is important to ensure patients receive timely care and support.
In 2024, 66.1% of people in Bradford said they were satisfied with their care and support services, slightly higher than the national average of 64.7%. This is a positive sign that many residents feel their needs are being met. However, another source, NatCen, reported that dissatisfaction with social care in Bradford was at 57%. This difference suggests that while many are satisfied, a significant number are not. Factors contributing to dissatisfaction could include service quality, availability of support, or unmet needs in certain groups.
Only 62% of service users in Bradford felt it was easy to find information about services in 2024, compared to 68.2% nationally. This indicates that people in Bradford may struggle to access the information they need. Improving how information is shared could help residents connect with services more effectively and increase overall satisfaction.
Bradford's population has been growing, reaching 560,194 in 2023, higher than the England average of 377,061. While its population density is 1,491 people per square kilometre, which is less than the national average, the city faces higher levels of deprivation. Bradford's mean deprivation decile is 3.63, below the national mean of 5.9, indicating more areas of high deprivation. These factors can increase demand for social care services and present challenges in meeting the needs of the community.
The data shows that Bradford has strengths in client satisfaction but faces challenges with delayed discharges and information accessibility. The growing population and higher deprivation levels may lead to increased pressure on services. To address these issues, Bradford could focus on improving coordination between health and social care providers, investing in resources, and enhancing communication with residents. By considering these factors, Bradford can continue to improve its social care services and better support its community.
✨ ✅ ❌We need to understand how much money is being spent on social care, and what this provides. First, let’s look at values reported by local authorities.
Gross Current Expenditure (2023-24) captures the total operational cost of services, indicating overall demand and financial commitment. This includes spending on residential and non-residential care, direct payments, and other social care services. Understanding gross expenditure helps assess the scale of social care provision and financial pressures on local authorities.
ASCFR/SALT Sheet T3
This figure reflects the net cost of social care provision to the local authority, indicating the extent of financial support required to meet service demands. Understanding net expenditure helps assess the financial sustainability of social care services and the commitment level of the local authority.
ASCFR/SALT Sheet T3
Client Contributions, otherwise known as “Charging”, show the extent to which service users offset costs. Understanding client contributions helps assess the financial burden on individuals and the local authority, highlighting the need for fair and equitable funding mechanisms.
It is important to note that not all local authorities charge for social care services, and that charging can be a barrier to accessing care for some individuals.
ASCFR/SALT Sheet T3
Income from NHS reflects external funding and collaboration with the health sector. Understanding NHS contributions helps understand the level of integration between health and social care.
ASCFR/SALT Sheet T3
Budget Cuts indicate financial constraints and potential service reductions. Sometimes, budget cuts are explicit, but other times, they aren’t mentioned directly, making tracking this information difficult to access.
As such, this data is not consistently available for all local authorities.
Access Social Care have made a series of Freedom of Information requests about the government’s own assessment of sufficiency of social care funding. The social care sector is in crisis, yet the government refuses to disclose how it determines funding sufficiency. Without transparency, there is little accountability, no independent scrutiny to improve decision-making, and government trust heavily impacted. Evidence from across the sector indicates a severe funding gap, but without open data, meaningful reform remains impossible. True solutions require honesty about the scale of the problem to then work towards a fair and equitable funding model.
The government appears to know how much money is required for social care, and yet they are not making that known.
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This report looks at how much Bradford spends on social care in 2024. It compares Bradford's spending to the national average.
Bradford spends £41,155 per 100,000 people on social care. The national average is £47,758 per 100,000 people. This means Bradford spends less on social care for each person than many other places.
After taking income into account, Bradford's net spending is £36,365 per 100,000 people. The national average is £40,472 per 100,000 people. Bradford still spends less than the average after income is considered.
People who use social care services in Bradford contribute £4,790 per 100,000 people. Across the country, the average is £7,286 per 100,000 people. This suggests that people in Bradford pay less towards their care.
The NHS gives £5,784 per 100,000 people to support social care in Bradford. The national average is £7,878 per 100,000 people. Bradford gets less support from the NHS than other areas.
Bradford's population has grown from 545,966 in 2019 to 560,194 in 2023. This is higher than the average population of other areas. Bradford is more deprived, with a score of 3.63 compared to the national average of 5.9. A lower score means more deprivation. More deprived areas often need more social care services.
Bradford has more people and higher deprivation but spends less on social care per person. This might mean that some people do not get all the care they need. People in Bradford may not be able to pay as much towards their care because of lower incomes. The NHS also contributes less to social care in Bradford, which could affect services.
Bradford faces challenges with social care spending. The lower spending per person, combined with higher needs, could lead to unmet needs in the community. It may be important for Bradford to find ways to increase funding or make services more efficient to help the people who need care.
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