Call For General Election To Kick-Start Care Reform
The country needs a General Election to save social care after another damning report exposed the sorry state of the sector, campaigners have said. A…
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Social Care
“Deliver Pay Rises” As Report Warns Of Economic “Negative Impact”
The first detailed study of new plans for “Fair Pay Agreements”- published by Policy Exchange finds that the policy could cost taxpayers £4.2bn per year…
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Oyster Care Homes Celebrates with Topping Out Ceremony at New Midsomer Norton Facility
Oyster Care Homes recently celebrated the topping out ceremony of its latest project, Somer Valley House, in Midsomer Norton. This event marked the completion of…
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UK Homecare Leaders Demand Urgent Social Care Reform Amidst Growing Crisis
Recent developments highlighted by The Guardian, including systemic failures and the resignation of the UK government’s dementia adviser over the prosecution of carers, have brought…
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Art Lover Visits Ashmolean Museum As Part Of Seize The Day Initiative
A resident at a Carterton home who is an avid painter visited Ashmolean Museum as part of her Seize the Day. Avril Love lives at…
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Sunny Garden Party to Remember VE Day
Collingtree Park care home in Northampton marked the 79th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day in style by throwing a garden party with afternoon tea…
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Belong Macclesfield Carers Recognised at Royal Garden Party
Two Macclesfield carers and their devotion to the town’s older people have been recognised by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at a Garden Party…
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Ministers To Launch Review Of CQC Inspection Regime
The government is launching a review of the Care Quality Commission and has appointed a senior NHS figure to lead it according to reports. Professor…
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Exemplar Health Care Launches Transformative New Leadership Pathways
Nursing and care provider Exemplar Health Care has launched its transformative new Leadership Pathways, part of The Exemplar Academy. Representing a major investment in the…
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Sail Of The Century For Salvation Army Care Home Residents
Residents at a Salvation Army-run care home in Weston-Super-Mare went on a week-long virtual sightseeing tour of the world, setting sail on a virtual cruise…
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Skills For Care Is Supporting Providers To #Keeptherightpeople Throughout May And June
Throughout May and June Skills for Care is focusing on helping social care providers to keep the right people working for them. The campaign aims…
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Berkshire Care Association Celebrates Excellence In Care At The BCA Care Awards 2024
Berkshire Care Association (BCA) hosted its inaugural Care Awards at Cantley House hotel in Wokingham last week, recognising the outstanding compassion and commitment displayed by…
Read more...New Mayor Of York Must Make Social Care a Priority Operators Say
The new Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and all other newly-elected politicians must make use of their power to bring about reform of social…
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Palliative Care Sector Unites To Give Stark Warning To Next Government
Chief executives of the UK’s palliative and end of life care charities have united during Dying Matters Awareness Week to urge party leaders to prioritise…
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Delay in Home Adaptations May Lead to Stays in Residential Care Charity Says
Older people at risk going into residential care due to massive delays in making adaptations to homes. Age UK has published a report which highlights…
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