In-year council overspend on children’s care tops £300m
Almost half of projected in-year overspend of budgets by county and unitary councils will be on children’s services.
Analysis has revealed England’s largest councils face...
Housing guide for older people released
A dementia-friendly guide has been published offering housing advice for older people.
The 56-page booklet, created by Age Scotland, aims to help older people plan...
Children with SEND being failed by poorly implemented reforms
Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are being failed because of poorly implemented legislation, which is leaving families facing...
Good guidance practice issued to care providers
Good practice guidance has been issued by the ombudsman to help adult social care providers improve their services.
The 25-page document gives real-life examples of...
APPG outlines vision for adult social care
A cross-party solution will be key to providing a sustainable vision for the future of adult social care.
This is one of eight recommendations following...
Advinia introduces clean energy system into care homes
Advinia Health Care is reducing its carbon footprint by replacing the heating systems in its care homes.
The scheme will see Advinia use government grants...
Person Centred Software integrates with CoolCare platform
Digital provider Person Centred Software (PCS) has integrated with administration platform CoolCare, in a move to help improve delivery of care.
The integration is the...
Concerns over ability to provide care worse than ever, survey finds
Concern amongst directors of adults social services in England about their ability to provide the care and support they are required to by law...
Producing live data on visiting would have ‘substantial impact’ on providers
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has raised concerns with the chair of a government select committee over calls to produce live data on care...
Demand for social care advice outstripping resources
The number of social care needs assessment enquiries rose by 229% in 2021/22 compared to before the pandemic, with the increase in demand for...
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