Charities call for social care ‘workforce crisis’ to be addressed
The National Care Forum (NCF) has called on the health and social care secretary to take immediate steps to ensure older people are not...
Children’s care system ‘becoming unsustainable’
The number of children being placed in council care could reach almost 100,000 by the middle of the decade – up from 69,000 in...
Skills for Care develops workforce data set service
Skills for Care has developed its workforce data set service by adding more features so providers can better manage records and benchmark against other...
MPs request further details over care cap following evidence session
The treasury committee has written to the chancellor requesting more information about the proposed changes to adult social care, following an evidence session with...
Welford Healthcare to pay care staff above real living wage
Care provider Welford Healthcare is increasing its wages to above the real living wage for its care staff.
The move, which applies across all seven...
Integrated retirement communities ‘effective and efficient’ in care delivery
The government is being urged to reduce policy barriers and make integrated retirement communities (IRCs) a core part of the future of social care.
Ahead...
Confidence in care homes growing, survey finds
Confidence in the safety of care homes has almost doubled since last year, with more than a third of people agreeing their impression of...
ADASS calls for winter bonus for care workers
Council directors are calling on the government to award and fund a £1,000 bonus over the winter period for social care workers in England.
They...
‘Huge opportunities’ to transform housing with care provision
An overhaul is needed on how housing with care and support is planned, commissioned, designed and delivered.
A long-term plan to improve housing with care...
Promedica24 to increase investment in recruitment
Promedica24 is increasing investment in recruitment and development of its UK workforce, as it looks to streamline onboarding processes and support staff with their...
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