Ombudsman Issues Guidance on Housing Adaptations for Disabled People
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman is issuing practical guidance to housing officers to ensure Disabled people’s homes meet their needs. Following on from…
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My Choice Healthcare Strengthens Its Presence In Wales With Latest Care Home Acquisition In Powys
Care provider, My Choice Healthcare, has expanded its presence in Powys with the acquisition of The Mountains Care Home, a specialist 50-bed nursing care facility…
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United Response Welcomes Kate Terroni As CEO
Kate Terroni, CQC’s outgoing deputy Chief Executive, has been appointed CEO of the national disability charity, United Response. Kate has dedicated her 23-year career to…
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New SCIE Guidance To Help Tackle Inequalities For People With Learning Disabilities And Autistic People
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has launched a new best practice resource for the adult social care workforce: ‘Tackling inequalities in care for…
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Government Launches Independent Commission to Reform Social Care
The UK Government has unveiled plans to establish a new independent commission dedicated to addressing the pressing challenges within adult social care and formulating long-term…
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Royal Appointment Shines Light On Disability Advocacy
A disability charity has welcomed Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh as its new Royal patron, continuing a longstanding connection with the Royal Family….
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Angela Rippon CBE Backs Charity’s Call To Make Dementia Training Mandatory
Today (Wednesday 13 November) broadcaster and journalist, Angela Rippon CBE will join people affected by dementia at a special Alzheimer’s Society parliamentary event in Westminster,…
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SEND Deficits Risk Bankrupting Almost Three Quarters Of England’s Largest Councils By 2027
Twenty-six of England’s largest councils could have to declare bankruptcy by 2027 if the multi-billion special educational needs and disabilities services (SEND) deficits they are…
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Hailsham House Hosts Inspiring Paralympics Event For Residents
Residents at Hailsham House care home in Hailsham, East Sussex have been embracing the ‘Paralympic spirit’ with their very own games, held across three separate…
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New Research Reveals ‘Shocking Neglect’ Of Disabled People’s Health In The UK
As the Paralympic Games begins in Paris, experts have said the health and wellbeing of disabled people in the UK is being “shockingly neglected”, in…
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Nearly Half Of Disabled People Feel Forgotten By Political Parties, New Research Finds
With just one week to go until the General Election, political parties appear to be fighting for every vote, but according to new research* by…
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Care Charity Launches Inspiring Video This Learning Disability Week
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0G8iv5zZzxA Sharing a message of empowerment and challenging stereotypes, national social care charity, Community Integrated Care, has today launched a new video as the care…
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Charities Call For Urgent Review Of Assessment & Treatment Units
During Learning Disability Week, the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) has published a paper highlighting a timeline of broken promises relating to the reduction in…
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Lib Dems Pledge Free Personal Care For Elderly And Disabled
The Liberal Democrats have said that free personal care would be offered to older or disabled people at home, if they were the government. Leader…
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WEC Calls On Government To Investigate Why Eligible People Are Not On The Learning Disability Register
The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) is calling for an investigation into why eligible people are not on the Learning Disability Register. The Register entitles…
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