New findings show economic benefit of investing in social care services

The NAS, along with 4 other leading charities, have published new research on the costs of social care.

The research, carried out independently by Deloitte, backs up our 'Push for Action' campaign asks by showing that investing in services not only benefits adults with autism but also generates cost savings.

The study looked at how delivering appropriate services can prevent people from falling into crisis situations and can as a result, lead to substantial economic benefits. The study used examples of services, including the NAS's Horizons service in Godalming, to show that such support can lead to increased quality of life and engagement with society as well as reduced dependency on family members and carers.

The study establishes that every £1 spent on services generates benefits to people, carers, local and central Government worth an average of £1.30.

Mark Lever, Chief Executive of the National Autistic Society, said:

“The financial case is crystal clear: the Government must act now to address the inherent flaws in the social care system and ensure people with autism and other disabilities receive the support they desperately need.”

You can find more details and read the full report ‘Ending the Other Care Crisis: Making the case for investment in preventative care and support for disabled adults’ here