Levy introduces unfairness between public and private providers, say MPs
Private care providers should be compensated for employer national insurance contributions made towards the health and social care levy.
A group of MPs does not...
Care home residents to be allowed visitors
Care home residents will be allowed one visitor indoors from 8 March as part of the easing of lockdown restrictions.
The move, which covers England,...
Councils warned over care home fees
Councils have been warned to be accurate when charging for care home fees following a complaint against North Somerset Council.
The Local Government and Social...
Consultation on care transformation agreed
A consultation will take place in the new year on plans to modernise care services for older people in Rhondda Cynon Taf in South...
Rethink needed to improve better ageing
Radical action is needed to help the over 50s who are less well-off as they face greater challenges that will result in them dying...
Impact Healthcare REIT grows portfolio
Impact Healthcare REIT has bought two care homes for £8.3m, totalling 138 beds.
Carnbroe Care Centre, in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, has 74 beds including specialist...
Scottish MPs told technological innovation must not replace care staff
Care sector representative bodies have warned a group of SMPs that innovation and technological advancements should not be used to replace human beings when...
Cygnet establishes two divisions as part of rebrand
Cygnet has established two separate divisions to better identify its diversified portfolio.
Following a consultation with its staff and stakeholders, it has developed its brand...
Carers struggling with finances
Two thirds (68%) of carers regularly use their own income or savings to pay for care or support services, research has revealed.
An online survey...
Calls for reform plans to be published before summer recess
Representative groups working in adult social care have urged the government to publish its reform plans before the summer recess next month.
In a letter...
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