Social care improvements help delayed transfer figures
The number of NHS delayed transfers because of social care problems has fallen by 40%.
Figures released by NHS England for June show that the...
Four Seasons talks extension agreed
Restructuring talks between Four Seasons Healthcare and H/2 Capital Partners, who own most of Four Seasons’ bond debt, have been extended to allow more...
Arts can help ageing and loneliness, says Hancock
Person-centred social prescribing can help tackle ageing, loneliness, mental health, and other long-term conditions, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt...
Lifeways replaces paper-based care plans with Nourish
Supported living provider Lifeways is replacing its paper-based care plans with electronic management system Nourish.
An NHS-assured supplier of social care technology, Nourish is being...
Australian government to pilot Care Protect monitoring system
Care Protect surveillance and monitoring systems will be piloted in five state-owned care homes in Australia.
The South Australian government is investing A$500,000 (£273,718) to...
Labour announces plans to introduce free personal care
The Labour Party plans to introduce free personal care in England if it is successful in the next General Election.
In his keynote speech to...
Workforce strains ‘exacerbated’ by Brexit, says cabinet secretary
Social care workforce pressures are being ‘exacerbated’ by uncertainty over the prospect of the UK leaving the European Union.
Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Health...
MPs warned adult social care remains at a ‘tipping point’
A group of MPs have been told that recruiting and retaining staff in adult social care is an increasingly major challenge for the sector,...
Campaign to improve digital confidence in care
Skills for Care is running a campaign throughout November and December to support people working in social care to feel confident with digital technology.
The...
Methodist Homes to transfer two services to Ceredigion County Council
Methodist Homes (MHA) will be transferring two of its services to Ceredigion County Council.
Hafan y Waun, its care home in Aberystwyth, Wales, will transfer...
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