Northern Ireland Healthcare Staff to Receive Pay Increase
Healthcare workers in Northern Ireland are set to receive a pay rise that will bring their salaries in line with colleagues across the rest of…
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Carers UK Marks 60 Years Of The Carers’ Movement And Women’s Leadership At Mary Webster Lecture
Carers UK marked a significant milestone in its 60th anniversary year with the final event in its national Mary Webster Lecture series, a powerful celebration…
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Employers Join Forces With Government To Tackle Ill-Health And Keep Britain Working
More than 60 major and many small employers are joining forces with the government to tackle the rising tide of ill-health that is pushing people…
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Health Minister Hails Overseas Workers As “Stars of Wales” Amid Deportation Row
A Welsh Government Minister has hailed the “huge contribution” of overseas care workers amid a deportation row. Health Minister Jeremy Miles joined Care Forum Wales…
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Councils in England React to Plans For New Local Crisis and Resilience Fund
A new survey of councils in England reveals that just two per cent believe the £842 million-a-year Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) will be sufficient…
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Care Residents and Carers Urged to Get Flu Vaccination
The flu season has hit the NHS more than a month earlier than usual, with cases three times higher than this time last year. The…
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Local Mayors Champion Fair Pay for Care Sector Workers
Two prominent regional leaders have joined a nationwide campaign advocating for improved wages within the adult social care sector. Andy Burnham and Kim McGuinness have…
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Glitter Ball Raises A Sparkling £212k For Martin House
A celebrity-filled night of sparkling entertainment has helped raise more than £212,000 for Martin House Children’s Hospice. Celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott and Emmerdale stars, including…
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CQC Warns Lack Of Investment In Community Services Threatens Shift Towards Care Outside Hospital
The health and social care system remains fragmented and under severe strain as it prepares for a major shift from hospital to community care, the…
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Carers UK Welcomes Government Commitment To Publish The Independent Review Into Carer’s Allowance Overpayments
Carers UK welcomes Government commitment to publish the independent review into overpayments of Carer’s Allowance and its response before the end of this year, as…
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Half Of Care Providers Use Staff’s Own Phones — But Most Staff Unaware Of Any Bring Your Own Device Policy, New Research Finds
New research commissioned by Digital Care Hub has revealed that “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) — where care staff use their own phones or tablets…
Read more...Unpaid Carers Are Increasingly Caring For Longer Hours Each Week As A Result Of Growing Caring Responsibilities
Unpaid carers, whose finances, health and ability to work are already impacted by their caring responsibilities, say the pressure of caring is unrelenting – with…
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MPs To See Care Workers’ Covid Dedication In Westminster Documentary Screening
A groundbreaking new documentary aiming to change perceptions and drive change for the UK care sector is set to be screened to MPs and government…
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Lost Labour Of Unpaid Carers Costs The UK Up To £47.7bn, Study Finds
Millions of carers are locked out of paid work according to a new report, which results in their households lose vital income, and the government…
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Elizabeth Finn Homes Care Group Launches National Awards To Celebrate Staff With Golden Hearts
Elizabeth Finn Homes held its inaugural employee awards ceremony on 11th September at St Hilda’s College, Oxford, recognising staff for their commitment and embodiment of…
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