Government Announces £20 Million Boost For Adult Social Care
People in adult social care and unpaid carers will benefit from a 20 million boost to fund innovative projects across the country, as the government…
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Healthcare
HFT Calls For Parity Of The Adult Social Care Workforce With The NHS As Key To A General Election Manifesto
The adult social care sector employs 1.52 million people in England, a workforce larger than that of the entire NHS so it is shocking that…
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ARC England Calls For Minimum 12% Fee Rate Uplift
ARC England, the membership organisation specifically for learning disability and autism providers are calling for a minimum 12% uplift in 2024-25 to cover the additional…
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Most Care Homes Closed by Industry Regulator are Run for-Profit Research Reveals
Almost all care homes forced to close by industry regulator the Care Quality Commission in England are run on a for-profit basis, new analysis has…
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Lack Of Government Action Leaves Social Care Struggling
Adult social care support continues to stagnate following a lack of action to reform the sector by successive governments, says The King’s Fund following the…
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Government Unveils Increased 2024 Funding For Nursing In Care Homes
NHS-funded nursing care rates provided to care homes for the nursing needs of their residents are rising in April The rate paid to care homes…
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Westgate Healthcare With Two New Care Homes In Hertfordshire
Westgate Healthcare has announced a strategic expansion initiative aimed at meeting the increasing demand for high-quality and compassionate care for seniors. The expansion plan includes…
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Lords Voices Concerns On Impact Of Health And Social Care Visa Restriction
A cross-party House of Lords scrutiny committee has raised concerns over restrictions to health and social care visas. The changes, which come into force on…
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South East Care Group Launches Educational Webpage As Part Of Raising Awareness Around Perimenopause and Menopause
A family-run care home group is launching a webpage focused on educating its team members on the perimenopause and menopause, with the intention of starting…
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Employer Sponsorship Challenges For The Care Sector
Article by Fozia Iqbal, Senior Business Immigration Solicitor at Harper James (www.harperjames.co.uk) The care sector has experienced a labour shortage for some time. Following Brexit…
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NHS Disrepair Casts a Sector-wide Spotlight on Care Facilities and Provision
Kella Bowers, a partner and head of social care at Forbes Solicitors (www.forbessolicitors.co.uk), looks at why reports of disrepair in NHS buildings are a stark…
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Digital Transformation – Friend Or Foe For The Private Healthcare Sector?
By Iain Moffat, Chief Delivery Officer, MHR (www.mhrglobal.com/uk) Around the globe, the healthcare sector is facing increasing headwinds. Ageing populations and the increased prevalence of…
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How to Support Your Sponsored Care Workers and Limit the Risk of Exploitation
By Sarah Keeley, Senior Associate Immigration Lawyer at Stone King LLP (www.stoneking.co.uk) Up and down the country, employers in the care sector are facing chronic…
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Introducing The Carer Recruitment – Your Premier Destination for Adult Social Care Hiring Solutions!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of THE CARER Recruitment, the latest addition to our growing portfolio! As the leading UK residential and nursing…
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New Specialist Accommodation For Adults With Autism Opens In Dorchester
A new supported living scheme for adults with a learning disability and or autism has opened in Dorchester, which is designed to play a key…
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