Threatening stability: the National Living Wage
On the eve of the introduction of the National Living Wage (NLW), Care England, the largest representative body for independent care providers, reiterates its call…
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Month: March 2016
Care England Warns of Pitfalls in Consultation for New CQC Strategy
Care England warns the Care Quality Commission that under its new strategy, regulation must remain rigorous and fair Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive of…
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CQC Announces Changes in Regulatory Fees for Providers
Following a public consultation last year, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has outlined the fees that providers of health and adult social care in England…
Read more...Regulator’s Approach To Fees Is ‘Damaging Good Care’
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has announced an increase in the fees charged to providers. The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) strongly opposes this measure….
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Budget Cuts And Lack Of Cooperation Make Care Act ‘Less Effective’ Legal Experts Examine Success Of ‘Biggest Change To Adult Social Care In 20 Years’
A year after it was introduced, public law specialists at Irwin Mitchell have said that budget cuts and a lack of compliance from local authorities…
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Quantum Care Home Wins Prestigious Pinders Healthcare Design Award
Dukeminster Court Care Home in Church Street has been “crowned “ the winner in the Best New Care Home for the Elderly category of the…
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Government Inaction Is Failing Disabled People
The House of Lords Select Committee on the Equality Act 2010 and Disability investigating the Act’s impact on disabled people has concluded that the Government…
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Boost In Funding And Awareness For Rare Dementias
Over 40,000 people in the UK develop dementia under the age of 65 and many experience atypical symptoms such as visual disturbances, problems speaking and…
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Forum Reminds Businesses About The Changes Due In April
The Forum of Private Business has taken the unusual step of reminding members and other businesses about changes that come into place in April. The…
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The NACC Names the National Finalists for Care Cook of the Year 2016
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has named the 12 talented chefs that are to compete for the title in the national final of…
Read more...Funding Needed To Avoid National Living Wage Pushing Social Care Services Closer To Breaking Point
The introduction of the National Living Wage (NLW) this week will push services caring for our elderly and disabled towards breaking point and a care…
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Stansted World Duty Free Staff Launch £150k Dementia Research Partnership
Staff at World Duty Free in Stansted Airport have helped kick-start a nationwide £150,000 partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK by hosting an ‘Orange Day’ launch….
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Cartref Y Borth Nursing Home Receives A Top 20 Ranking In National Awards
Residents and staff at Cartref Y Borth Nursing Home in Conwy are celebrating after the home received a top ranking as part of the carehome.co.uk annual Top…
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Nan Who Loves Naan Nominated For Top Curry Award
A 103 year old woman who became a national hit after revealing a love of hot curries as her secret to a long life has…
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Coconut Oil Curing Alzheimer’s?
By Lauren Gill from Corfe Hills School Coconut oil continues to become more and more popular; due to its healthy benefits it seems we like…
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