Figures reveal unequal care funding
The founder of a leading operator in Scotland is calling for more transparency when it comes to the costs of building and running council-run...
Adjuvo expands into North East
Care provider Adjuvo Care & Support has expanded into North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, with plans to hire ten care workers each month over...
Radical pension plans considered by Government, says Hancock
The Government is considering a ‘radical’ system of insurance to fund older people’s care, the Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock (pictured) has...
Social care funding inquiry launched
The House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee has launched an inquiry into the social care system in England, requesting written contributions to its investigation.
The...
Insights into registered manager role revealed
Exploratory research into the work of registered managers has been carried out to help tackle problems with succession planning.
Skills for Care embarked on the...
Inspection regime could impact care home ratings
Inconsistencies in the Care Quality Commission (CQC)’s inspection regime could be impacting the performance of care homes.
Analysis of CQC data has found that one...
Agency staff usage falls due to cost, report finds
Two-thirds of care operators have reduced or maintained their agency staff costs, research by Christie & Co has found.
Whilst agency usage has fallen as...
Deprived areas see most social care cuts, report says
Local authorities in the poorest areas of England have seen the biggest cuts to services for disadvantaged people, which risks trapping councils in a...
Cambian reports revenue growth boosted by daily fees
Improved fees and a reduction in overheads led to revenue growth and rising EBITDA in the first half of the year at children’s specialist...
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...
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