The English Community Care Association (ECCA), the leading representative body for independent care providers, has today responded to the Queen’s Speech announcement that the Government will bring forward a Bill to give free personal care to those in critical need of care services.

Martin Green, Chief Executive of ECCA, says:
“It is important that the Government allocates enough money to make good this pledge, and if the new policy is in line with its strategy on personalisation this commitment to free personal care should also enable service users to choose domiciliary or residential care as their preferred option”.

Martin Green continues:
“In every announcement that is made, the Government must be clear that it fits within their overall strategy to offer personal choice and service quality to individuals”. 

Notes to Editors:

• ECCA works to ensure that care services are commissioned fairly, efficiently and on a properly funded basis, to meet the true costs of providing appropriate care
• Contact ECCA press on 020 7492 4844 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it