administrative burden on carers
Bexley Council is addressing carer satisfaction and the administrative burden on carers.
In June 2026, Bexley's Adult Social Care & Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee heard that adult social care satisfaction levels in Bexley are below national averages. A report highlighted carer burnout and the administrative burden on carers, which refers to the paperwork and bureaucratic tasks caregivers manage, as key issues identified from user feedback and a carer's survey.
The committee was informed that these findings, including the administrative burden on carers, are not unfamiliar. Officers reported that while progress has been made in adult social care, overall satisfaction figures for Bexley clients remain lower than the England national average, indicating ongoing challenges in this area.
Key facts
- In June 2026, Bexley's Adult Social Care & Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee heard adult social care satisfaction is below national averages. Source
- A report to the committee in June 2026 highlighted carer burnout and administrative burden on carers as key issues. Source
- User feedback, complaints, compliments, and a carer's survey informed the report presented in June 2026. Source
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