Workforce policy
16 Jul 2026· EnglandWhat happened
A new Adult Social Care Negotiating Body will represent employers and workers in negotiations on pay, conditions and wider employment matters. The first agreement is backed by £500 million for 2028 to 2029, with negotiations scheduled to begin in April 2027 and the first settlement due by April 2028.
Why it matters
Developments like this shape commissioning, regulation and provider strategy across learning disability services. Members can follow the providers named here, plus the leadership moves and pay benchmarks that follow.