Local Care Home Embraces Flower Power
Residents at Magnolia Court in Golders Green celebrated Chelsea Flower Show which took place from 24 to 28 May 2022 – as well as watching…
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Social Care
Record Staffing Claim from Government Ignores Record Vacancies and Plummeting Numbers in General Practice, says BMA
Responding to the Department of Health and Social Care announcement about record numbers of doctors and nurses in the NHS, Dr David Wrigley, BMA council…
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Solving Two Crises at Once for Refugees and the Social Care Sector
The CareTech Foundation has partnered with Breaking Barriers, intending to create a bespoke recruitment pathway for refugees into the social care sector and to influence…
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Call for Government to Change Course on Care
CARE providers today called on the Government to change course on getting urgent support to the country’s oldest and most vulnerable. The Independent Care Group…
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Sheffield Care Home Director Recognised by Buckingham Palace
Nicola Richards, Director of Palms Row Health Care in Sheffield, was invited by Her Majesty The Queen to attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace…
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Inadequate Funding Undermines Social Care Reforms
Care England has expressed concern at the findings of the County Council Network and Newton Report ‘Preparing for Reform.’ Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive…
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Lord-Lieutenant Presents John Gorée with British Empire Medal to Honour 4 Exceptional Decades in Social Care
(Wednesday 25th May 2022) John Gorée was formally presented with the British Empire Medal (BEM) by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire this week in recognition…
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New Analysis Reveals the Regional Impact on Local Councils of the Government’s Adult Care Reforms
A new report reveals the regional impact on local authorities as a result of the government’s flagship adult social care reforms, concluding that the costs…
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MPs Join Relatives & Residents Association Call for New Right to Care Supporter
A cross-party coalition of MPs has joined a call from the Relatives & Residents Association (R&RA) for a new legal right to ensure people can…
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Support Worker Journey Praised at Stoke-on-Trent Support Service
A STOKE-ON-TRENT-based support worker has undergone a remarkable journey to win a special ‘Highly Commended’ award at National Care Group’s Annual Awards. Returning in-person for…
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Government ‘Failed in its Duty of Care’ to Doctors and the Healthcare Workers in its Handling of the Pandemic, says BMA
A major review into the UK Government’s handling of the pandemic and its impact on the NHS, the health of the population, and doctors, has…
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JCVI Provides Interim Advice on an Autumn COVID-19 Booster Programme
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has provided interim advice to government regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) booster doses this autumn. The boosters would be…
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Lords Committee to Explore Raising the Profile of Adult Social Care
The House of Lords Adult Social Care Committee will hold two evidence sessions next week to explore the assumptions and preconceptions about those who rely…
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Essential Adult Social Care Engagement Whitepaper Launches
Today the Good Governance Institute (GGI), Care England and the Homecare Association launch a whitepaper designed to explore the extent to which the adult social…
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Local Councilors Welcomed to Poole Care Facility to Celebrate Long-Service Awards
Staff at a local care facility that supports vulnerable adults have been celebrated with a long-service award ceremony spearheaded by BCP Council. Trinidad Village hosted…
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