State of social Care the “Worst it’s Been for Many Years – Boss of Care England
Britain’s social care system is in one of the worst states it’s been in “for many, many years”, according to the chief executive of Care…
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Piecemeal Funding Won’t Fix Health and Care Pressures says LGA
The Local Government Association said “piecemeal” funding is “no substitute for a strategic approach to the pressure on hospital beds”. The government is to spend…
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Northern Ireland Health and Social Care Workers Strike for Improved Pay
Health and social care workers in Northern Ireland are to join a 24-hour strike planned for later this month in a bid for better pay….
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Government Unveils New “Energy Bills Discount Scheme” for Businesses
A new energy scheme for businesses, charities, and the public sector has been confirmed today (9th January), ahead of the current scheme ending in March….
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NCF Responds to the Announcement to Speed up Hospital Discharge
The National Care Forum (NCF) is the leading association for not for profit social care and support organisations. Responding to the announcement today from the…
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Care Home Pays Tribute to Talented Resident Artist
A care home in Poole has celebrated a resident’s lifelong love of art, sharing his talents among their Christmas card distribution list. Upton Bay Care…
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Chancellor Responds to Lords Adult Social Care Committee Autumn Statement Letter
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has responded to a letter sent by the House of Lords Adult Social Care Committee to him, and Steve Barclay MP, Secretary…
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Underfunded Social Care Struggling to Help Mitigate Growing Demand on NHS says LGA
Underfunding in adult social care is significantly contributing to the crisis within the NHS says the Local Government Association (LGA). While the government has announced…
Read more...Mixed Reaction to Extra £250m for Care
‘Too little, too late’ fears over new funding A care campaigner has given a mixed reaction to news that the Government is to put £250m…
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Up to £250 Million to Speed up Hospital Discharge
Thousands of extra medically fit patients will be discharged from hospitals into community care settings, such as care homes, over the coming weeks to free…
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Fifteen-Minute Care Calls Criticised by Ombudsman as ‘Rarely Enough’
Councils need to ensure any care visits they arrange give enough time for care workers to do their job properly the Local Government and Social…
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Call to Convene Cobra Over Care Crisis
A care campaigner today called on the Government to recall parliament and convene an urgent COBRA meeting to tackle the growing crisis in health and…
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NCF and Skills for Care Announce Partnership to Support Managers
The National Care Forum (NCF) and Skills for Care announces their partnership to host The Managers Conference 2023 to champion and support the crucial role…
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The Alzheimer’s Dementia & Care Show
The Alzheimer’s Dementia & Care Show The Business Design Centre London 3-4 March 2023 The Carer is delighted to announce its media partnership with premier…
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Homecare Association Announces the New Minimum Price for Homecare 2023-2024
The Homecare Association has published its Minimum Price for Homecare for April 2023 to March 2024. This minimum fee rate for purchase of homecare by…
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