Care workers across the UK have been sharing stories from their careers as part of an awareness week designed to shine a light on all of the wonderful work that’s been done, and continues to be done, within social care, following an incredibly trying period for the industry.
Read more...Move hampers sector from recruiting
Campaigners say a Government decision to deny overseas care workers a visa to work in Britain has robbed the social care sector of vital staff to look after older and vulnerable people.
Read more...UK “not ready for avalanche of social work referrals” and sector risks losing thousands due to COVID-19 response
Testimonies from over 350 social workers highlight dire working conditions
Half have put their own health at risk and many feel threatened with disciplinary measures for raising safety concerns
Staff at Borough Care’s Reinbek home in Davenport have been using novel ways to help keep residents in touch with their loved ones during lockdown due to coronavirus (Covid 19).
Read more...Resumed relative visits must be carefully managed
Care providers have given a cautious welcome to plans to allow relatives to visit care and nursing homes in the coming days.
Read more...Responding to a Commons Public Accounts Committee report on NHS capital expenditure and financial management, including about securing the future supply of PPE for health
Read more...Over 80 new groups are to be run thanks to funding from the Utley Foundation, helping to reach 2,400 more people with dementia
People with dementia are hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, in terms of numbers of deaths but also long-term impact of social isolation
£1m funding boost announced in partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK
Read more...On Saturday 4th July, Gracewell of Church Crookham celebrated the home’s sixth birthday with a party. The party was Fourth of July themed, with residents and the team dressing up for the occasion.
Read more...Featherton House care home in Deddington is saying a fond farewell to two dedicated and hard-working members of its team after more than 25 years of service.
Read more...On the eve of her funeral, staff and residents at Magnolia House care home, Cottingham, took part in a remembrance afternoon in memory of wartime singer, Dame Vera Lynn, who sadly passed away in June 2020.
Read more...Care home residents will be allowed to see relatives and friends again as the Government prepares to lift the ban on visits after three-and-a-half months.
Read more...Click to read issue #49 of The Carer – Published Summer (July) 2020.
Read more...Research conducted by Acting Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey MP has revealed that almost half of the Government’s Departments do not know how many of their staff have caring responsibilities.
Read more...A Winchester care home resident had an unexpected deluge of good wishes as she celebrated her 100th birthday.
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