Councils Given Spending Boost to Build Back Better
Councils in England to Share of £54.1bn in Funding Including More than £1bn for Social Care. Councils in England will have access to a share…
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Social Care
94-year-old Care Resident and Former Apprentice Chef Visits Old Workplace Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week
A 94-year-old care resident and former apprentice chef turned head chef has returned to his former workplace ahead of National Apprenticeship Week, as he took…
Read more...Proposed Amendment to Social Care Cap Puts More People at Risk of Catastrophic Care Costs-Says Report
The government is proposing to change the legislation underlying the new £86,000 cap that people will have to pay towards their own social care costs….
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Time to Level up Social Care with NHS says Care Providers
It is time to level up the way social care is treated with the way the NHS is handled for the benefit of the vulnerable…
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Health and Social Care Secretary to Launch New 10-year ‘National War on Cancer’
In a speech at the Francis Crick Institute, Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid will today (4 February) “declare a war on cancer” and…
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NACC joins forces with HCA to Meet with Lord Kamall, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Department of Health and Social Care
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) is joining forces with the Hospital Caterers Association (HCA) to meet with Lord Kamall, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of…
Read more...Major Inquiry Highlights the Urban-Rural Divide in Accessing Health and Care
Today sees the launch of a major Inquiry into rural health and care. The three-year investigation undertaken by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Rural…
Read more...Government Eases Social Care Restrictions Following Booster Success
Restrictions in place to help prevent the spread of Omicron in adult social care will now be eased as Plan B measures are removed following the success of the booster programme.
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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Care Homes Explored in New Research
Researchers at the University of Chester are urging nurses and health and social care workers to take part in a survey looking at the impact of the COVID-19 on the sector.
Read more...CQC Publishes Survey on Impact of Lockdown on Mental Health and Dignity
(CQC) carries a stark message on the challenges faced by health and social care services in England and has highlighted the importance of feedback for improving care
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Health and care workforce of the future-NCF Submits Response
The National Care Forum (NCF) have submitted a response to the Health and Social Care Select Committee inquiry into the health and care workforce.
Read more...How Has Lockdown Affected People’s Mental Health and Dignity?
New research highlights the challenges faced by health and social care services in England and the importance of feedback for improving care.
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Staff Joining Scotland’s Social Care to Save Fees Waived
SSSC registration and PVG checks to be funded.
New staff joining the social care workforce are to have entry costs paid by the Scottish Government until the end of March.
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Care Heroes to be Recognised in Monthly Awards Programme
Social care heroes across the country are set to be recognised for their hard work in a rolling awards programme which launches today (Monday 17 January 2022).
Read more...ADASS Releases Contingency Survey 2022
A new survey by Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), which received responses from 94 of the 152 English councils responsible for social services
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