Councils Force Further Erosion of Real-Term Fee Rates for Care Homes
While fees paid last year saw a small uplift (though still failing to match inflation) which provided some respite to operators, this year’s findings signal…
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NHS Confederation And NHS Employers Responds To CQC Consultations On ‘Duty Of Candour’ And ‘Fit And Proper Persons’
NHS Confederation and NHS Employers has responded to the CQC consultations on new health and social care regulations , which will soon come into force…
Read more...Craegmoor Invests in Sheffield Mental Health Service
Craegmoor, part of the Priory Group of Companies, is investing over £100,000 in a new residential service in Sheffield for individuals requiring specialist support for…
Read more...Former Pub Transformed into Luxurious Care Development
A former West Yorkshire pub has been transformed into a luxury care home, creating 100 jobs. Crown Care has recruited staff for the 85-bed home,…
Read more...CQC Consults On How Providers Can Meet New ‘Fundamental Standards’ Of Care
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has drafted guidance on how the 46,000 health and adult social care providers and services that it regulates across England…
Read more...Number Of English Communities Working To Become Dementia Friendly Triples Expectations
Alzheimer’s Society today (Monday 28 July) announces that over 60 towns and cities in England have committed to become dementia-friendly. Commitment from 63 communities has…
Read more...Dame Moira Gibb Appointed As Chair Designate For Skills For Care And The National Skills Academy For Social Care
Following the recent merger between Skills for Care and the National Skills Academy for Social Care (the Skills Academy), a competitive process to select a…
Read more...Hale Place Care Solutions Wins ‘Quality Of Care’ Award 2014
On the evening of 15th July, over 1000 senior healthcare managers, directors and practitioners gathered at Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London, to recognise those organisations…
Read more...91-Year-Old War Veteran Awarded The Arctic Star
South Bank-born John Podzukites recognised for role in Second World War mission A navy veteran who survived one of the most perilous missions of the…
Read more...The Care Show – The Key Platform For Industry Debate
DEDICATED CARE SHOW SURVEY REVEALS INDUSTRY’S CRUCIAL LONG TERM CONCERNS www.careshow.co.uk/birmingham With the UK care home market currently estimated to be worth in excess of…
Read more...VIP Guests At Marlborough Court Care Home
Marlborough Court Care Home, Thamesmead recently held a “Focus on Excellence” Manager’s study day, with Four Seasons Health Care staff attending. Guests speakers included Dr…
Read more...National Survey Of Bereaved People (VOICES Survey) – Comment From The National Council For Palliative Care
The third National Survey of Bereaved People (VOICES), where bereaved people are asked for their views on the quality of care provided to a friend…
Read more...New To Social Care TV: A Better Life For Older People With High Support Needs
Two new films highlight factors that can enable older people with high support needs to have a better life. The films, on Social Care TV,…
Read more...MPs Call For Stronger Rules On Care Home Top-Up Fees
Paul Burstow, former Minister for Care, recently tabled a Parliamentary Motion highlighting Independent Age’s research which reveals that around three-quarters of councils are unable to…
Read more...A Year Of Learning And Improvement For CQC
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) made radical changes to how it regulates health and adult social care last year, in order to fulfil its purpose…
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