NHS Leaders Facing “Drastic Measures” To Make Ends Meet
Health leaders in England are calling on the next government to protect local NHS organisations from having to further cut staffing levels to make ends…
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Highlights
Post-Pandemic, People In The UK Are Living Longer, Healthier And Richer Lives Report Reveals
New findings by the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) reveal that since 2019, the UK is simply treading water when it comes to healthy ageing….
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Care Workers’ Charity Launches Their Manifesto Calling for Urgent Action on The Care Sector
The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) is calling on all political parties to talk about their strategy for addressing the pressing issues within the care sector….
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Future-Proofing Care – Care England Spearheads Coalition of Industry Experts
In ITV’s latest Tonight Programme, Care England revealed the extent of the social care crisis in local authorities, where underfunding from central government has compromised…
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‘Make This An Election For Social Care’
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called for a General Election after months of speculation, and the date for the 2024 General Election will be Thursday,…
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Significant Deficit In Elderly Care Home Bed Numbers In Wales Expected By 2034 Says New Christie & Co Report
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has launched its ‘Wales Healthcare Market Insight 2024’ report, which analyses the elderly care home market across Wales…
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Care Act 10 Years On: LGA Survey Lays Bare Urgent Action Needed In Adult Social Care
Councils are doing all they can to ensure they meet their duties under the Care Act – including cutting spending on other neighbourhood services –…
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“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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