Social Care Reform At A Fork In The Road, Says New Report
The Health Foundation and The King’s Fund have highlighted a worrying lack of progress on social care reform, in extensive new analysis of funding pressures and options…
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Crucial Local Care Homes Saved By ‘Centrum’
After more than three years in administration, the future of two of Teignmouth’s much-needed care homes has been secured, thanks to the intervention of Centrum…
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Unfunded Increases In The NMW Are Pushing The Learning Disability Sector To The Brink
Hft, a national charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, has submitted evidence to a Low Pay Commission consultation on the impact of National Minimum…
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Balhousie Care Group Scoops HR Accolade, Latest In Line Of Awards
Karen Buchan, Senior People Services Advisor at Balhousie Care Group, came out on top at the cHeRries Awards 2018, winning the Fantastic HR Advisor category….
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At Least 166,000 Trapped In Social Care Debt
More than 1,100 taken to court by local authorities for social care debt during past two years according to GMB analysis. An investigation by GMB,…
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3 Million Hours Of Home Care Lost Due To Council Cuts
Older people and families paying the price, says Age UK, with ‘care deserts’ now apparent in some localities A new report from Age UK, ‘…
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Tanglewood Is First In UK To Champion Dementia Research
Lincolnshire-based Tanglewood Care Homes has become the first residential care provider in the UK to become a Join Dementia Research Champion. Tanglewood, which has five…
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Suffolk Care Home Receives Accreditation In End Of Life Care
A Hallmark care home rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission has become the first care home in Ipswich to receive an accredited certification in…
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Kingdom Homes To Takeover Bield Care Home
A DEAL which will see all residents and staff transfer from a Bield care home to a local provider has been finalised. Last year, Bield…
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Care Home Managers Complete 20-Mile Charity Cycle
A 20-MILE bike ride was completed by care home managers to raise funds for the Stroke Association. Longmoor Lodge Care Home manager Samantha Ely and…
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New CQC Initiative Aims To Benchmark And Improve Social Care Services
The Quality Care Campaign (QCC) initiative is launching today with a mission to improve the quality of care received by people who use social care…
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Burnley Home Redecorates With Dementia-Friendly Colour Scheme
Staff at a care home in Burnley are redecorating the communal rooms in dementia-friendly colours to create a relaxed environment for its residents. The team…
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The Workforce Development Innovation Fund Is Now Open For Applications
Applications for the Workforce Development Innovation Fund are now open backing trailblazing adult social care workforce development projects that are in development, being tested or…
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Care Home Residents Enjoy ‘Love Lunch’ Afternoon Hosted By Students
Residents at a group of care homes in West Sussex were invited to a “Love Lunch” afternoon, organised by local college students as part of…
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Witney Turns Blue For Dementia Action Week 2018
Over 230 shops and local businesses supported Turn Witney Blue for Dementia Action Week, and by creating special blue window displays and covering the town…
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