Act to Help Care in Mini Budget’ – Plea
Providers seek urgent support amidst crisis CARE providers today called on the Chancellor for help in this week’s mini budget. Provider organisation The Independent Care…
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Social Care
Government Launches Consultation on Liberty Protection Safeguards
Individuals and families will have a greater say in their care. Improved protections will reduce the backlog of assessments and ensure safeguarding is in place….
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Care At Risk- “Government stripping Care Homes of Ability to Invest
Care England, has today commended the LaingBuisson and the County Council Network for producing its report titled ‘Impact Assessment of the Implementation of Section 18(3)…
Read more...What Happens to NHS and Care Home Staff Dismissed Due to Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Regulations Which Have Now Been Revoked?
This is one of the concerns raised by the House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee in its 33rd report of Session 2021-22 as it…
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St Patrick’s Day Gets the Green Light at Local Care Home
Residents and staff at Hugh Myddelton House in Southgate celebrated all things Irish for St Patrick’s Day this week. The home was decorated with shamrocks…
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Government Has ‘Seriously Underestimated’ the Costs of Adult Social Care Charging Reforms says Report
England’s largest councils and care providers today warn that care homes could face widespread closures and a shortage of beds when adult social care reforms…
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Former Homeless Caterer Becomes an Award-Winning Carer
Mick Sowerby, a senior support worker at Fairholme in South Shields, went from working for a fast-food chain and sleeping rough, to receiving an award…
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Windle Court Residents Enjoy At-Home Movie Magic with Brand New Cinema Room
Everyone at Windle Court care home is thrilled to see their very own cinema room completed and ready for use. The cinema is named ‘Withywindle…
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Today (March 17) is Social Care Day of Remembrance and Reflection
Today, March 17 is Social Care Day of Remembrance and Reflection with a dedicated virtual event taking place today. The past year has been a…
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Give Carers the Respect They Have Earned
CAMPAIGNERS today [17th March] called on the country to remember the sacrifice care workers made during the Covid-19 pandemic and recognise them better in the…
Read more...Call to the Chancellor- SoS – Save our System
Care England, has today (March 16) made representations to the Chancellor ahead of the Spring Budget on 23 March. Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive…
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Long Service Honoured at Leading National Care Provider
The Care Group is commemorating a combined 506 years of service across its teams located in Stoke-on-Trent. Shelton Care Group, part of National Care Group,…
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Your Chance To Shout About Good Care
Register for Care Home Open Week 2022 and you’ll have the chance to share the lives behind the care home front door in what is…
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Left in the Dark, Again”- Care England Call for Covid Support Fund Clarity
Care England, has called for immediate clarity to be given as to whether the COVID-19 support funds will continue after 31 March 2022. Professor Martin…
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Hospice Charity Praises ‘Overwhelming Generosity’ of Dorset Care Home Residents
Dorset charity Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has praised the ‘overwhelming generosity’ of residents and staff at a Poole care home for raising nearly £2,500 to help…
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