Report Reveals Digital Technologies to Play Vital Role in Support Health and Care Workforce
Digital technologies will play a vital role in ensuring the NHS workforce can cope with future demands on the system, according to a new report…
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Social Care
Autumn Statement Lacks Strategy and Vision for Adult Social Care says Lords Committee
In a letter sent today (Monday 28 November) to Jeremy Hunt MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Steve Barclay MP, Secretary of State for Health…
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Wales Introduces £1.4m Energy Grant Scheme to Support Social Care
A new Welsh Government grant scheme to support energy efficiency improvements and decarbonisation across Residential Social Care providers, which will help the sector deal with…
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Adult Social Care “Kicked into the Long Grass” says Care England
Care England, the largest and most diverse representative body for independent providers of adult social care in England, has today expressed disappointment with the Autumn…
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Over 100 Health And Care Organisations Call For Staffing Forecasts In The NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan
Over 100 health and care organisations, including the Royal College of Physicians, have signed a letter to the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt in support of publishing the…
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Risk That ‘Optimism Turns Into Disengagement’ from Local Authorities in Integrated Care Systems Says Report
The first major stocktake on the role of councils in Integrated Care Systems (ICS) since their introduction calls for ICS leaders to turn intentions into…
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Cygnet Health Care Hosts First Achievement Awards
Health and Social Care workers have spoken of their pride after winning awards at a leading healthcare company’s inaugural achievement awards. This year, Cygnet Health…
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Edinburgh Care Home Raises the Bar with New Social Activity
RESIDENTS at an Edinburgh care home have been enjoying a night at the pub – without even having to leave the development. Dedicated staff at…
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Brunelcare’s Dementia Care Lead wins the prestigious Hennell Award
‘A huge congratulations to Stuart Wright’ Brunelcare’s Dementia Care Lead, Stuart Wright, has won the 2022 Hennell Award for Innovation and Excellence in Dementia Care….
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Reform Delay “The Right One” says County Councils Network
The County Councils Network (CNN) have responded to the Chancellors Autumn Statement, which confirmed that the government is to delay forthcoming adult social care reforms…
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NCF responds to the Autumn Statement – Certainty for Social Care? Not yet……
The National Care Forum (NCF) is the leading association for not for profit social care and support organisations. Responding to the Autumn Statement, Professor Vic…
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Social Care Charity and Rugby League Join Forces to Tackle Discrimination in Schools this Anti Bullying Week
As the UK marks Anti Bullying Week 2022 (14-18 November), Community Integrated Care, the Rugby League World Cup 2021 and the RFL are engaging more…
Read more...Neither ‘Funding Nor Workforce’ to Meet the Needs of Older and Disabled People this Winter
More than 9 in 10 (94%) adult social services directors in England do not believe there is the ‘funding’ or ‘workforce’ to meet care costs…
Read more...“Save Social Care” Message Sent to Government
CAMPAIGNERS today sent a last-ditch plea to the Government to save the care of older and vulnerable adults ahead of tomorrow’s crucial Autumn Statement. They…
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Social Care Reform Cannot Wait’ Says National Care Provider Alliance
It is grossly irresponsible for the government to assist widespread speculation in relation to the fate of adult social care reform, says National Care Provider…
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