Union warns care system in Leeds faces 'collapse' as companies threaten to pull services
12 companies are threatening to withdraw services - unless Leeds City Council pays them more
Last updated 28th Mar 2025
A union has warned the adult social care system in Leeds could collapse, unless the council agrees to pay providers more for their work.
12 care companies, around half of the providers in the city, have threatened to withdraw services unless the council pays them more.
Leeds City Council is currently offering a 1.6% increase in funding for the upcoming financial year, with care firms claiming their costs have actually risen by 8.6%.
Peter Davies, GMB Senior Organiser, said: “GMB has tried to speak to the leader of the council, as well as the lead for Adults and Social Care.
“So far, they have ignored us – just as they have ignored their so called delivery partner.
“At the last Executive Board Meeting, councillors told colleagues all was well with care in the city.
“At the next meeting, GMB carers may be forced to turn up and give them some home truths.”
A spokesperson for Leeds City Council said: “As is usual for this time of year, the Council is in the process of setting its fees for care and support services. "
"The process this year has taken longer than usual given the Council’s considerable financial pressures mainly arising from an increase in demand for adult care services.
“Whilst no decisions have been taken, our fee proposals have been subject to an extensive formal consultation process.
"We have met with the care providers and have listened to their concerns regarding their cost pressures.
"Their feedback is now being considered and will inform the decisions the Council will make about the fee increases that will be applied for the next financial year”.