Care Home Sector Remains Resilient Despite Forthcoming Inflationary Headwinds
UK care home operators have seen a five percent rise in occupancy levels and an increase in profitability as the sector recovers from the pandemic…
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Social Care
Case for Social Care Tax says Wales First Minister
Wales first Minister Mark Drakeford has said that an income tax rise to pay for free social care in Wales needs to be re-examined, and…
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HFT and Care England Partner to Analyse Challenges in the Adult Social Care Sector
New partnership means older persons’ care providers now included in the scope of the research Hft, a national learning disability charity, and Care England, the…
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Oonagh Smith, CEO, Skills for Care Joins the List of Confirmed Speakers at Care England Conference
Care England have announced that the Chief Executive Officer of Skills for Care, Oonagh Smyth, has agreed to join the list of confirmed speakers at…
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The Care Workers’ Charity Announces a New Chair of Trustees
The Care Workers’ Charity has appointed Martin Jones, CEO UK & International of Home Instead as its new Chair. Martin takes over the role from…
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Carers Trust Reveals Unpaid Family Carers Financial Hardship
A new survey of carers from across the UK provides a bleak appraisal of how many of the UK’s seven million unpaid family carers have…
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1200 People Campaign For Better Social Care For People With Parkinson’s-Related Dementia
Parkinson’s UK has launched a major campaign demanding better training for social care staff, as exhausted families say the needs of their loved ones with…
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Shaw Healthcare ‘Stars’ Recognised at National Award Ceremony
Janet Barber Receiving Her Award 12 care home workers, residents and relatives have been recognized for their outstanding contribution during the past year at…
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Report Reveals Digital Technologies to Play Vital Role in Support Health and Care Workforce
Digital technologies will play a vital role in ensuring the NHS workforce can cope with future demands on the system, according to a new report…
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Autumn Statement Lacks Strategy and Vision for Adult Social Care says Lords Committee
In a letter sent today (Monday 28 November) to Jeremy Hunt MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Steve Barclay MP, Secretary of State for Health…
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Wales Introduces £1.4m Energy Grant Scheme to Support Social Care
A new Welsh Government grant scheme to support energy efficiency improvements and decarbonisation across Residential Social Care providers, which will help the sector deal with…
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Adult Social Care “Kicked into the Long Grass” says Care England
Care England, the largest and most diverse representative body for independent providers of adult social care in England, has today expressed disappointment with the Autumn…
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Over 100 Health And Care Organisations Call For Staffing Forecasts In The NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan
Over 100 health and care organisations, including the Royal College of Physicians, have signed a letter to the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt in support of publishing the…
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Risk That ‘Optimism Turns Into Disengagement’ from Local Authorities in Integrated Care Systems Says Report
The first major stocktake on the role of councils in Integrated Care Systems (ICS) since their introduction calls for ICS leaders to turn intentions into…
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Cygnet Health Care Hosts First Achievement Awards
Health and Social Care workers have spoken of their pride after winning awards at a leading healthcare company’s inaugural achievement awards. This year, Cygnet Health…
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