Costs of Supporting Children in Care Rise by £1 Billion a Year
Spending on providing support for children in care is rising at a rate of £1 billion a year, according to new analysis by the Local Government Association.
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Care Workers Reveal Pay Pressure as Report Warns Loyalty is Masking Strain in Social Care
Care workers’ commitment to the sector is masking deep pressure around pay and reward, according to a major new workforce report published as the government considers reforms to social care.
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Adult Social Care Sector Unites Behind Shared Vision for Digital Excellence
A coalition of organisations from across adult social care has come together to set out a shared direction for digital excellence in services supporting working-age adults.
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Crystal Care Collection Marks Topping Out of New Truro Care Home
A major milestone in construction has been reached on a new care home development in Truro, Cornwall.
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The Orders of St John Care Trust Announces Dementia UK as Charity Partner of the Year
The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT) is delighted to announce Dementia UK as its Charity Partner of the Year, strengthening a shared commitment to supporting people living with dementia and those closest to them.
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Morrison Community Care Reaches Major Milestone Across £110m+ London Development Programme
Morrison Community Care is marking a significant period of progress across its London development programme, with two of its three schemes now topped out and the third set to reach the milestone in two weeks.
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Free Personal Care Plan will Exclude Working-Age Disabled Adults, Downing Street Confirms
Free personal care under the proposed National Care Service will be available only to people aged 65 and over, Downing Street has confirmed. Working-age disabled…
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Ringwood Care Home Launches Men’s Club for Residents to Share Skills
Residents at a Ringwood care home are putting their woodworking skills to good use through a new men’s club. The team at St Ives House…
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Police “Arrest” Wolverhampton Care Home Resident in Playful Surprise
A resident at a care home in Wolverhampton has had her lifelong wish fulfilled in the most unexpected way – with a surprise visit from…
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Hindhead Care Home Celebrates Culture and Heritage
Residents at a care home in Hindhead, Surrey, have been enjoying new experiences from around the world from the comfort of their own armchairs. Staff…
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AI Adoption Gathers Pace Across Social Care But Providers Call For Greater Support
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already being used across social care services, but providers need greater regulatory clarity, training and financial support to ensure the technology…
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Care Homes’ Open Garden Days Raise £1,000 for NGS Charities
Community-minded residents and staff at three Hampshire care homes have raised more than £1,000 for charities supported by the National Garden Scheme (NGS). Around 125…
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CareTrust REIT Signs Deal with LNT Care to Buy 45 New Care Homes in £1.1bn Deal
LNT Care Developments has announced a sale and leaseback agreement with US based CareTrust REIT, who have purchased the freehold interests of 45 operational and…
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MPs Take to the Pitch with Community Integrated Care at Labour Party Conference
The Rugby Football League (RFL) and Community Integrated Care brought the power of inclusive sport to the heart of this year’s Labour Party Conference, as…
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Council Fees Fall £2.36bn Short of Care Costs Report Reveals
A New Care England report reveals local authorities are underpaying for older people’s residential and nursing care by £2.36 billion a year, equivalent to an…
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