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ECHO Supported Living Services to develop new homes

Plans are under way to develop the site of a former pub into nine apartments that will be used to support people with learning...

Older people’s housing choices ‘constrained’

A more focused approach is needed to meet the changing demands of housing for older people, with ‘little progress’ having so far been made. A...

Over a third of councils still unprepared over older people’s housing

Over a third (36%) of local authorities do not have clear policies in place to support housing for older people, according to research from...

Chancellor announces additional £1.5bn for social care

Councils will have access to £1.5bn of new funding for social care, Chancellor Sajid Javid has announced. Most of the money (£1bn) will be available...

Hancock writes to MPs over adult social care

Health and Social Care Secretary of State Matt Hancock has written to members of parliament and peers urging them to come forward to help...

Providers warned over cyber security as digital switchover gathers pace

The move from paper to digital is making ‘real positive progress’ but there is still some way to go. Deven Pamben provides coverage from...

DHSC responds to mortality review with staff training measures

The Government will consult on training proposals for health and care staff so people with learning disabilities can receive better support at home and...

Care providers ‘lack dedicated resources’ for digital investment

Short-term investment in social care is impacting the sector’s ability and capacity to take a more strategic approach to digital technology innovation. A rapid research...

Reform plans could dampen investor appetite

Investors could begin to lose appetite in the care home sector due to threats from charging reform policies. Publishing the 33rd edition of Care Homes...

MPs raise modern slavery concerns in adult social care

The risk of modern slavery in adult social care supply chains should be evaluated by local authorities as part of the due diligence processes...