联合王国理事会在护理成本和资金缺口不断上升的情况下挣扎,尽管有国家改革计划,但仍面临破产的风险。 UK councils struggle with rising care costs and funding gaps, risking insolvency despite national reform plans.

联合王国地方理事会,包括北萨默塞特和白金汉郡,由于特殊教育需求的增加和社会护理费用超过政府供资,面临严重的财政压力。 UK local councils, including North Somerset and Buckinghamshire, face severe financial strain due to rising special educational needs (SEND) and social care costs outpacing government funding. 北萨默塞特在2024/25年度面临1 270万英镑的DSG赤字,累计短缺2 600万英镑,随着借款权在2027/28年度到期,储备减少。 North Somerset faces a £12.7 million DSG deficit in 2024/25 and a £26 million cumulative shortfall, with reserves shrinking as borrowing powers expire in 2027/28. 尽管国家计划从2028/29年起接管SEND资金,但对于是否免除过去的债务尚无任何确定。 Despite national plans to take over SEND funding from 2028/29, no confirmation exists on whether past debts will be forgiven. 北萨默塞特预算的60%以上现在用于儿童和成人社会照料,审计师警告目前的金融战略是不可持续的。 Over 60% of North Somerset’s budget now goes to children’s and adult social care, and auditors warn current financial strategies are unsustainable. 尽管投入了300万英镑来招聘员工和改善服务，白金汉郡报告称EHCP积压仍在不断增长。 Buckinghamshire reports growing EHCP backlogs despite a £3 million investment to hire staff and improve services. 理事会领导人指出,系统性资金不足、需求增加和劳动力短缺是关键挑战,到本届议会结束时,国家赤字可能达到180亿英镑。 Council leaders cite systemic underfunding, increasing demand, and workforce shortages as key challenges, with national deficits potentially reaching £18 billion by the end of this parliament.