Greensleeves Care to Host Nationwide Celebration of Caring
Not-for-profit care provider Greensleeves Care has announced ‘Big Warm Up’ – a series of community events to celebrate those who care for others. To mark…
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Sector Responds to Government’s Plans for Social Care Reform
Leading associations and spokespersons in the adult social care sector have has responded to the announcement today by the Department of Health and Social Care…
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NHS is Putting Homecare Providers at Risk of Failure Through “Unethical” Commissioning
The Homecare Association have accused some NHS Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) of “unethical commissioning practices”. Grossly inadequate fee rates and late payments risk quality, safety…
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Next Steps On Addressing Carer’s Allowance Overpayments Announced
The government has announced the next steps with a major review of the Carer’s Allowance as it aims to put an end to the controversy…
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Rogue” Employers Will Be Banned From Hiring Overseas Workers
Employers who commit serious offences will be banned from hiring overseas workers as part of a government crackdown on visa abuse and prevent exploitation. Delivering…
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Plummeting Visa Numbers Leave Social Care Sector in Crisis
There has been a substantial decrease in the number of Health and Care Worker visas granted in the UK over the past year, leading to…
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Unpaid Carers Supported By £22.6 Million Investment In Innovation
New technology and innovations in care will improve the lives of unpaid carers and care users following a funding boost announced by the Minister of…
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Ed Davey Launches Bid For Christmas No.1 Hit With “Love Is Enough”
Photo Credit: Harry Moon Ed Davey has turned Ed Sleigh-Vey to take on Wham! and Mariah Carey in this year’s battle for the coveted Official…
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1 In 5 Care Seekers Unsure Who Will Pay For Care As Costs Continue To Rise
New data has revealed the scale of uncertainty around elderly care funding, as costs continue to rise. The findings, released by reviews website carehome.co.uk, show…
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Carer’s Rights Day – Know Your Rights With Carer’s Leave
TO MARK Carer’s Rights Day (21 November), Francesca Lilley, associate in the employment law team at Knights, has shared her expertise on how employers must…
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ADASS Publishes ‘Damning Report’ Revealing £564m Adult Social Care Overspend
A report from directors of adult social services indicates that eight out of ten councils are projected to exceed their adult social care budget for…
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Social Care Providers Demand Exemption from NI Rise
THE Government must act quickly to axe the National Insurance increase for social care providers or risk a serious increase in the number of people…
Read more...Support For Unpaid Carers Tumbles As They Bear The Brunt Of Social Care Crisis Ignored By Budget
New NHS England data shows support has tumbled for unpaid carers as they continue to prop up a social care system that was largely ignored…
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Britain’s Oldest Nurse Daisy, 84, Among The Gold Winners at Wales’s Social Care Oscars
Britain’s oldest nurse Daisy Richards was among the stars of the social care Oscars in Wales. Daisy, 84, who qualified in 1958 and is still…
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Ita, 81, Celebrates 50 Years of Looking After Residents at Care South
A carer has dedicated 50 years to providing compassionate care and support to care home residents. Ita Graven, Care Team Leader at Elizabeth House care…
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