Urgent reform of the funding of UK adult social care is needed to save a desperately overstretched system which has now reached breaking point, warn policy experts at the University of Birmingham.
Read more...The number of people working in adult social care across has increased again to 1.52 million according to a new report by Skills for Care.
Read more...The US drug regulator (FDA) announced that the potential Alzheimer’s drug, aducanumab, has been accepted for a priority review process.
Read more...Brendoncare Knightwood’s staff and relatives are taking on a skydive to raise money for the care home in Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire. A team of eight members of staff and their relatives is preparing for the challenge which is due to take place in early September in Salisbury.
Read more...The coronavirus pandemic has provided a surprising benefit for a North Yorkshire disability charity.
Read more...Figures suggest a decrease in the number of people being officially diagnosed with dementia, between February and June 2020, due to the coronavirus lockdown.
Read more...A Lead Nurse and a Lead Physiotherapist at Royal Star & Garter have become the first members of staff in the charity’s care homes to qualify as non-medical prescribers.
Read more...The care home industry is facing an “uncertain future” with almost double the number of beds standing empty than at the same point last year, a survey has found as part of a 5 News special programme
Read more...The Local Government Association, which represents councils, said people’s mental wellbeing will play a crucial role in every aspect of recovery planning, including schools reopening
Read more...A webinar to launch the campaign seeking a review of the current VAT status of the social care sector took place yesterday (6th August 2020)…
Read more...A student nurse has delighted a resident at Muirton House in Blairgowrie after organising a surprise delivery from his favourite football club.
Read more...Residents at HC-One’s Northview Lodge care home in Sunderland have been overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of their local community throughout the coronavirus pandemic, so much so that they have decided to give back.
Read more...Shelley, Emily, Jordan, Emily and Bridie were the five ladies who, on hearing that HC-One’s Greenways Court were wishing to raise some money for a garden memorial following the loss of Resident due to the coronavirus,
Read more...New research has been published revealing the latest data and information on how social care providers have been using technology during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read more...Yorkshire-based dementia care specialist Vida Healthcare is investing in the long term health and wellbeing of its residents with stretching classes led by ex-Westend star Emma Flett.
Read more...Sign up to receive the latest issues, along with highlights of the latest sector news and more from The Carer, delivered directly to your inbox twice a week!
