Priory Chief Executive Rebekah Cresswell To Become Member Of New Care England Policy Board
Priory chief executive officer Rebekah Cresswell will become one of the founder members of a new Care England Working Age Adult Policy Board, ensuring that the needs of working-age adults in social care settings remain a priority at the highest levels of decision-making.
Care England, the leading voice of adult social care providers in England, announced the establishment of the Working Age Adult Policy Board as a significant step in strengthening advocacy and shaping policy for one of the most underserved areas of the social care sector.
The Working Age Adult Policy Board has been created to give a dedicated voice to providers supporting working-age adults and to tackle the distinct challenges this group faces within social care, which are different to those of older people.
Cresswell said: “It is a privilege to represent the social care sector during this critical time to collaborate with likeminded colleagues for solutions to sustain these vital services for people of the UK.”
Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive of Care England, said:
“The creation of the Working Age Adult Policy Board is a landmark moment in ensuring that the needs of working-age adults are fully recognised and addressed within social care policy. This dedicated board will provide a strong, united voice for providers and service users, helping to drive forward the reforms needed to improve care and support for this vital part of our society.”
The new board – comprising leaders from across the sector – will provide a collaborative space for sharing expertise, identifying sector-wide challenges, and formulating impactful policy recommendations. It will also ensure that providers delivering services to working-age adults are properly represented in national and local advocacy efforts.
Through her role on the Care England policy board, Cresswell will work to drive measurable sector wide improvements in policy and practice, to benefit working-age adults and the providers that support them. Through evidence-based advocacy and direct engagement with decision-makers, the board will translate discussion into tangible action, ensuring that this vital area of social care remains a national priority.
