Streeting Tells Health Conference: ‘The Challenge Is Enormous’
Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting spoke at UNISON’s annual health conference yesterday (9th April) at the ACC Liverpool. During his keynote speech Mr…
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Social Care
Inverness MP Launches Report On Highlands Social Care Crisis
Liberal Democrat MP for Inverness, Skye and West-Ross-shire, Angus MacDonald, recently launched a comprehensive report on the social care crisis in the Highlands, which calls on…
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UHUK Celebrates Outstanding Contributions to Urgent Care
Urgent Health UK (UHUK), the national federation for social enterprise urgent and integrated care providers, has recognised four exceptional individuals for their dedication, leadership, and…
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New Initiative Launched To Unlock Conversations And Memories Proving To Be A Success At Penarth Home
The Key to me Programme is made up of four components A new initiative launched by Methodist Homes (MHA designed to unlock conversations is proving…
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AI in Social Care Summit: Charting a Course for Responsible Use of AI in Social Care
The Oxford Project on the responsible use of Generative AI in Social Care recently convened in Oxford, with 150 participants from adult social care, civil…
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Corby MP Visits Local Care Home To Discuss The Future Of Adult Social Care
Lee Barron MP (Labour, Corby and East Northamptonshire) visited Redmond House, a Voyage Care Residential Care Home to meet with colleagues and the people supported…
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Sector Leaders Pen Open Letter To Chancellor Outlining Concerns About ENICS Increases And Extensions
The National Care Forum (NCF) and Methodist Homes (MHA) have released an open letter expressing deep concerns about the impact the increases in and extensions…
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NI Hike Could Force Vital Carer Support Centres To Close Carers Trust Warns
The Government’s hike in employer National Insurance contributions will cost Carers Trust’s network of local carer organisations a massive £3.3m and could send some of…
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Care England Response to Public Satisfaction with Social Care Hitting Record Low
Today, Care England warns that the alarming drop in public satisfaction is a direct consequence of the deepening crisis in social care, one that the…
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Belong Wigan Goes on Safari
Dementia specialist Belong has ventured on a ‘mini safari’ at its Wigan village, playing host for a special meet-and-greet afternoon for its customers to engage…
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St Leonards Care Home Presents Cheque To Local Charity
Moors Manor care home in St Leonards recently presented Ellingham Inclusive water ski and wakeboard with a cheque for £1250 to purchase an adapted seating…
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Luminaries of Social Care Join Influential Think-Tank
The Social Care Foundation (SCF) has unveiled a new advisory council to inform a much-needed public and political debate on the UK’s care crisis. The…
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Signature Senior Lifestyle Marks Construction Milestone at New Luxury Hornchurch Home
Care provider Signature Senior Lifestyle has celebrated the official ‘topping out’ of its latest purpose-built development: Signature at Hornchurch, located in the London Borough of…
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Essex Care Home Hosts a Social Club For Men in Loneliness Epidemic
Colchester-based care home, Crouched Friars, has established a men’s social club so male residents can get together for a beer and a chat. After learning…
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New Rise In Carer’s Allowance Earnings Limit
Unpaid carers in employment on a low income will benefit from a welcome rise in the earnings limit on Carer’s Allowance, allowing them to earn…
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