“Deliver Pay Rises” As Report Warns Of Economic “Negative Impact”
The first detailed study of new plans for “Fair Pay Agreements”- published by Policy Exchange finds that the policy could cost taxpayers £4.2bn per year…
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Ban On Dependents Decimates Health & Care Visa Applications
Health and Care visa applications fell from 18,300 during August 2023 to 2,400 in March 2024, after the new legislation affecting dependents was introduced in…
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System Working Laying The Groundwork For Improved Dementia Diagnosis But More To Be Done
Integrated care systems (ICS) are enabling the improvement of dementia diagnosis by supporting collaborative working across the health and care system, new research from health…
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We Are Pleased To Announce That We Have Partnered With The Care & Occupational Therapy Show!
Running on the 17th July at Westpoint, Exeter, this event is THE place to be if you want to learn about how the Care and…
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New Project To Highlight Challenges Facing Unpaid Carers In The Workplace
Carers Trust and Simplyhealth have launched a new project to highlight the challenges unpaid carers face applying for jobs and in the workplace. The project,…
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Blood Tests For Diagnosing Dementia A Step Closer For UK
Two world-class research teams will carry out countrywide trials to identify accurate and quick blood tests that can diagnose dementia, in a bid to improve…
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Care Homes Face Increased Wage Bill From April 1st as New NLW Comes Into Force
The National Living Wage (NLW) has risen by 9.8% from £10.42 to £11.44, an increase of £1.02, the largest ever increase in the minimum wage…
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Government Falls Short Of Promise To Fix Care Crisis Report Reveals
Government is falling short on its promise to “fix the crisis in social care” as chronic understaffing, rising waiting lists and patchwork funding place sustained…
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Introducing The Carer Recruitment – Your Premier Destination for Adult Social Care Hiring Solutions!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of THE CARER Recruitment, the latest addition to our growing portfolio! As the leading UK residential and nursing…
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Sector Dismay to Chancellor’s Budget “Social care the Loser Once Again”
Social care providers have warned that a lack of extra funding for the sector in today’s budget will undermine efforts to help the NHS. The…
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“Gaping Chasm” In Social Care Funding Warns MHA
There’s a gaping chasm between government funding for social care and the cost of providing care, MHA Chief Executive Sam Monaghan was warned, ahead of…
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MPs Publish Report On Assisted Dying/Assisted Suicide
The Health and Social Care Committee has published its report on Assisted Dying/Assisted Suicide (AD/AS) Committee chair, Steve Brine MP, said he hoped it will…
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MPs and Peers Launch Survey to Gather Unpaid Carers’ Views On Their Call for a New National Carers Strategy
A cross-party group of MPs and Peers have launched a new survey to gather the views of unpaid carers and organisations who represent them on…
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Development And Sale Of Alzheimer’s Drug, Aducanumab, Ceased
The pharmaceutical company, Biogen, announced this week that it will stop developing and marketing the Alzheimer’s drug aducanumab (commercially known as Aduhelm). Aducanumab is designed…
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Times Healthcare Report Highlights Mounting NHS Issues
A report commissioned by The Times revealed the considerable pressures that the health and social care sector is facing. The Times launched the Health Commission…
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