Failure to act on securing the future of adult social care as we emerge from the pandemic will be a ‘bitter blow’ to the millions of people who draw on and work in these vital services
Read more...With mounting pressure on the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, to make good his promise of social care reform at the State Opening of Parliament on 11th May, the National Care Forum (NCF)
Read more...A London School of Economics-led commission has called on the government to introduce a Dilnot-style cap on care costs of £75,000, and to put 1p on income tax, national insurance
Read more...Residents and staff at Meadow House nursing home in Swaffham, Norfolk – which is rated as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission – have completed…
Read more...RESIDENTS at a Kilmarnock care home have signed up to a novel pen pal partnership with another older people’s residence in Kilmarnock – but this…
Read more...Every member of the team at Encore Care Homes will undergo training to become a Dementia Friend. New and existing members of the team working…
Read more...Daily coronavirus tests will be given to as many as 40,000 people who have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19,…
Read more...Care home residents will be able to leave their home for “low risk” visits without having to self-isolate for 14 days on their return the…
Read more...The Labour Party is calling on the government to implement a ten-year plan for social care reform based on a ‘home first’ guiding principle.
Read more...Care England has co-signed an open letter to the Prime Minister calling for a 1948 moment for adult social care to establish a long-term and sustainable future that will be to the benefit of all citizens and the economy.
Read more...Veterans have celebrated St George’s Day at Royal Star & Garter’s Homes in Solihull, Surbiton and High Wycombe. They enjoyed music, crafts, quizzes and delicious…
Read more...A Portishead care home has celebrated 20 years of delivering care in the community this month with a virtual party. Staff and residents at Petersfield…
Read more...The Institute of Health and Social Care Management (IHSCM), delivering and supporting health and care, has published the results of its Social Care Perception Survey carried out amongst those who work in the sector
Read more...The next National Seminar (Virtual) from the National Association of Care Catering (NACC) ‘Dining with Dementia’ is taking place on Thursday 22nd April from 14:00. Hear…
Read more...A report from the Nuffield Trust warns that years of delay to social care reform and a fragmented market has left provider services unstable and…
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