Give 65-Year-Olds Adult Social Care ‘MOT’ To Keep More People Out Of Care Homes, Says IPPR
A new report from think tank the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), has set out its plan to stop the spiralling costs of adult…
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Hospitality
Government Publishes Terms Of Reference For Independent Commission Into Adult Social Care
The government has published the terms of reference for Baroness Casey of Blackstock’s independent commission into adult social care. The commission will form part of…
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Surge’ In Norovirus Cases Keeps Pressure On Hospitals High
Norovirus levels in hospitals in England are 80% higher than the same period last year, new figures show today as pressure on NHS services remains…
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New White Paper Calls For An Increased Focus On Dysphagia Care
A new white paper addressing dysphagia management, launched today by Care England and OHK, seeks to transform care practices across the UK, promoting life-changing solutions…
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Tech Charity Carefree Reports 50% Increase In Donated Carer Breaks In 2024
Carer tech charity, Carefree, has mobilised £1m of gifted carer breaks to 4000 carers in 2024 thanks to growing support from the hospitality industry for…
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“Brilliant Response” as Care Operators Sign up to Care Workers’ Charter
Six care homes run by Agincare, Country Court Care Homes and HC-One have signed up to a new charter designed to improve workers’ rights. Six…
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NHS Publishes Data Following Junior Doctors Strike
Data on the recent industrial action by junior doctors can be found on the NHS England website here: NHS England » Industrial action in the NHS….
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Northampton Pub Regulars Rally To Bike Loving Care Home Residents
A pub in Northampton and its regulars have surprised a local care home with a motorbike rally after learning of its biking enthusiasts residents. Publican…
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Welsh Government Extends Pilot Phase For Introduction Of Ratings
The extension of the Welsh government’s silent ratings pilot for care homes and domiciliary support services will now run until the end of March 2025….
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Doctors In England Announce Four Days Of Joint Strikes This Autumn
as juniors vote for six more months of industrial action Junior doctors and consultants in England will jointly undertake four days of strike action, beginning…
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