‘Stop Running From Social Care’ Parties Are Urged
CAMPAIGNERS today challenged politicians to ‘stop running away from social care’ as they launched their General Election manifesto calling for bold reform of the way…
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Social Care
Lend a Hand-Age UK Spearheads Combat Loneliness Campaign
Age UK is marking this year’s Loneliness Awareness Week (10th-16th June) by raising awareness of loneliness and isolation in later life, as well as sharing…
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Unpaid Care Has A Huge Impact On Mental Health Landmark Europe-Wide Study Has Shown
Research conducted by Eurocare has examined unpaid care provided by people of all ages across Europe. It was carried out by University College London and…
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What Providers Need to Know About the Duty of Candour
By Anna Fee, Senior Associate Solicitor, RWK Goodman The Department of Health and Social Care (“DHSC”) is currently reviewing the statutory duty of candour and…
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APPG And Peers Launch Report Calling For A New National Carers Strategy
A cross-party group of MPs and Peers have launched a new report calling on all political parties to commit to developing a new and ambitious National Carers…
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Debt Financing and Social Care
By Rachel Emmerson (left) and Abbey Watkins (right), accountants at Kreston Reeves (www.krestonreeves.com) Debt financing in the social care sector has come under considerable scrutiny…
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Labour Accused Of Missing Social Care Opportunity
The Labour Party today missed a golden opportunity to make reform of the way the country looks after its most vulnerable a key General Election…
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The Care Allowance Has Been An Absolute Disaster; Sir Ed Davey Says
On a recent Voices of Care podcast – a channel dedicated to celebrating the health and social care sector – Sir Ed Davey, leader of…
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Young Voices Singing Create Magical Moments For Care Home Residents
The residents and staff at Elm Bank care home in Kettering were delighted in welcoming local pupils and teachers to come and sing within the…
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Care Workers’ Charity Launches Their Manifesto Calling for Urgent Action on The Care Sector
The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) is calling on all political parties to talk about their strategy for addressing the pressing issues within the care sector….
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Care Home Residents Make A Beeline For World Bee Day
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Hickathrift House care home in Marshland St James were buzzing when they celebrated World Bee Day on May 20th and…
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Jersey To Become £2m Island Testbed For Health And Care Technologies
The Government of Jersey, through Impact Jersey, is awarding up to £2 million to technologies that can transform the lives of Jersey’s rapidly ageing population….
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Rotherwood Healthcare’s Triple Triumph at The Care Home Awards 2024
Rotherwood Healthcare is thrilled to share its remarkable success at The Care Home Awards 2024, where it clinched three significant accolades: ‘Best for Staff Recruitment…
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Future-Proofing Care – Care England Spearheads Coalition of Industry Experts
In ITV’s latest Tonight Programme, Care England revealed the extent of the social care crisis in local authorities, where underfunding from central government has compromised…
Read more...A National Care Service – Time for Debate Is Over Says Industry Leader
Independent Care Group chair Mike Padgham writes exclusively for The Carer The time for debate and discussion is done – we need a National Care…
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