Exempt all social care providers from the employer NIC increase

We believe the increase in employer National Insurance will put immense pressure on the social care sector, a sector already stretched by funding and staffing issues. We call on the government to review this decision and exempt all social care providers from these added costs.

#ProvidersUnite is a grassroots campaign uniting adult care service providers across the country to advocate for meaningful change.

We bring together a diverse and vital network of care providers, collectively serving over 1.2 million individuals and employing a dedicated workforce of 1.59 million.

Together, we deliver essential community care and support services valued at £68.1 billion, highlighting the critical role we play in the well-being of our communities and the nation’s economy.

This instant survey coordinated by the Care Provider Alliance received over 1200 responses and summarises business fears about ENICS increases coupled with NLW and other increased costs.

Your voice can be heard in Parliament. 

Write to your MP and provide a human story of how ENICS changes will affect your business, your staff and your clients/ residents.

It is local Councillors, who will have to make budget decisions affecting local services.

Write to your local Councillor and tell them what the impact will be on local people needing care and support.

Can you send OACP quick answers to these questions?

• Your setting (residential or community-based)
• No. of staff – broken into full time / part time
• No. of residents / clients
• NI impact on your business in £££ based on current staffing

We will anonymise your responses and share with Oxfordshire County Council.