Social care concerns over immigration plans
Concerns have been raised as to whether visa proposals in the government’s immigration white paper will encourage the numbers of social care staff needed...
Councils accused of failing adults with Down’s syndrome
Local authorities are failing adults with Down’s syndrome because they are taking too long to assess their basic needs and get adequate support in...
No-deal Brexit should not derail social care reforms, says Care England leader
Care England chief executive Professor Martin Green has said reforms to social care should not come under threat because of turmoil surrounding Brexit.
A report...
Kieran Murphy appointed chairman of Mears Group
Kieran Murphy has been appointed as chairman and a non-executive director of Mears Group, with Bob Holt retiring from the board.
Murphy has spent much...
Care home sector warns of continued challenges
Recruiting and retaining nurses to work in social care settings in Scotland appear to be worsening, with an overnight agency shift costing as much...
Engagement key to successful care, Healthwatch finds
Homecare providers should seek regular feedback from people they care for to identify problems earlier and prevent minor issues escalating in to complaints.
In its...
CMA launches inquiry into CareTech-Cambian deal
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has officially launched its inquiry into the completed acquisition of the Cambian Group by CareTech Holdings.
Phase one began...
Care Inspectorate appoints new chief executive
Peter Macleod has been appointed chief executive of the Care Inspectorate.
Macleod (pictured) has been director of children’s services and chief social worker at Renfrewshire...
CQC review finds ‘inconsistent’ experiences for older people
Older people’s experiences of health and care support in a West Midlands county have been found to be ‘inconsistent’, a report by the care...
Government to provide £350m to support children with complex needs
The government will provide an extra £350m for specialist support and tailored facilities for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Education Secretary Damian...
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