Assistive technology needs scaling up across care, says report
A framework should be established to make assistive technology (AT) mainstream in adult social care services, a report by the County Councils Network (CCN)...
Care England sets out five-point plan for adult social care
Care England has set out its vision for adult social care to the prime minister and other key policymakers.
We Care For England is set...
Guidance to support deployment of nursing associates in care
Skills for Care has launched a guide to support the deployment of nursing associates in adult social care.
The guidance will provide care providers and...
Community support system ‘broken’, report finds
Investment in community support and provision for autistic people and individuals with learning disabilities is significantly below the level required, a group of MPs...
Not-for-profit care providers report staff departures are on the rise
Nearly 60% of not-for-profit care providers have seen the rate of staff exits rise since April.
A snap survey by the National Care Forum (NCF)...
Low pay having ‘devastating consequences’ on care workers
Low pay is leading to social care workers experiencing consequences of poverty, including the risk of homelessness and avoidable mental health challenges.
A report, commissioned...
ADCS calls for ‘refreshed approach’ to children’s homes registration
A ban on placing under 16s in semi-independent placements will make it harder in finding homes for vulnerable children, the Association of Directors of...
Tunstall’s smart technology integrated into supported housing development
Tunstall Healthcare has partnered with Northampton Partnership Homes and construction firm Jeakins Weir to integrate smart technology into housing that will support adults with...
MAC to review impact of immigration policy on adult social care workforce
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has been asked by the Home Office to review skills shortages, visa options, and the long-term consequences of immigration...
Number of independent care sector jobs grows by 43,000
The number of roles in the independent care sector rose by 43,000 between 2019/20 and 2020/21 to 1.32 million, representing growth of 3.4%.
The rate...
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