App aims to help people live independently for longer
The Sound Doctor has developed an app to help people live longer and more independently at home.
Aimed at people aged over 70, the app...
Westminster nursing home placed in special measures
Garside House Nursing Home in the London borough of Westminster has been placed in special measures by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
An inspection of...
Providers being pushed ‘closer to the edge’
The Scottish government’s Budget commitments to social care will only push the sector closer to the edge, the representative body for providers has said.
Last...
Digital programme launched to help find social care solutions
Innovators are being urged to find ways to deliver mental health and social care support digitally as part of a drive to provide more...
Shortage of placements for children in care needs resolving, says ADCS president
The new president of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) has vowed to work with government departments and providers to achieve a...
Whole care home testing rolled out to more settings
Coronavirus testing is now being offered to a wider range of settings, including specialist learning disability and mental health adult care homes.
Roll-out of the...
Government publishes visitor guidance for care homes
Government guidance has finally been published setting out visiting arrangements for care homes in England.
Local directors of public health will lead assessments on visiting...
Hallmark Care Homes launches Santhem Residences
Hallmark Care Homes has created a retirement living brand called Santhem Residences, as part of its entrance into the assisted living market.
The Essex-based brand...
LGA calls for support ahead of surge in demand for children’s services
The impact of Covid-19 could see more children needing care at a time when suitable placements are under pressure, especially for young people with...
NCF members struggling to access whole home testing
Supported living services and extra care housing schemes operated by National Care Forum (NCF) members are struggling to access whole home testing.
A survey found...
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