4D technology to be rolled out in care homes for further testing
4D imaging technology that can prevent falls and alert carers to a medical issue could be rolled out in more care homes across England.
Whzan...
Caremark on track with new franchises
Homecare provider Caremark is opening seven franchises, extending its provision of domiciliary support across the UK.
It is on track to hit its target of...
Priorities identified for technology enabled care
Nine priorities have been identified as things people want from digital care services and devices.
A study by social policy researcher Dr Sarah Alden examined...
Councils accused of ‘double standards’ over care home fees
Local authorities have been accused of ‘blatant hypocrisy and double standards’ over care home fees.
Documents revealed by Robert Kilgour, chair of Renaissance Care, showed...
Funding to improve social care research in East Midlands
A health organisation has received funding to broaden its research in social care by meeting the needs of ‘under-served’ communities across the East Midlands.
The...
Reform fund to support community-based care models
The first portion of a £42.6m pot of funding will be used for projects, such as expanding community-based care models.
Through the accelerating reform fund,...
National housing strategy for older people needed, says alliance
A national strategy is needed to address the housing needs of the ageing population, according to an alliance of senior leaders.
The call for a...
Investing in fair pay could deliver ‘social care triple win’
The average social care worker would take home £7,617 more per year if they delivered a role with comparable responsibilities in the NHS, data...
Care sector showing ‘little sign of improvement’, report finds
The social care sector is showing ‘little sign of improvement’ and continues to stagnate due to a lack of action by successive governments.
Measures outlined...
SFO makes arrests in care home fraud case
An alleged £76m fraud involving luxury care homes has resulted in the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) raiding two sites and making three arrests.
The raids...
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