Care providers avoid possible ‘catastrophic’ costs following court decision
The Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed appeals in the sleep-in case meaning UK care providers will not have to face ‘potentially catastrophic’ costs.
The issue...
Adult social care to receive extra funds
An extra £341m will be provided to support adult social care with the costs of infection prevention control and testing so visits can be...
Lack of oversight when making do-not-resuscitate decisions, CQC finds
A ‘worrying picture’ regarding do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) decisions has been revealed after a review by the care regulator.
While there were examples...
Care leaders call for reform plans to be published before summer
An alliance of social care leaders is calling on the government to extend funding to meet the continuing costs of Covid-19 and publish its...
Care staff to receive bonus payment
A bonus payment will be made to NHS and social care staff in Wales for their work during the pandemic.
It is estimated more than...
IPPR calls for extra £6bn for free personal care and better pay
An extra £6bn a year should be invested to provide free personal care for the over 65s and guarantee the sector’s workers the living...
Care home residents to take part in digital connectivity research
A team of researchers has been awarded £1.6m to improve access to online resources for older people in a bid to boost their health.
They...
CQC partners with fire bosses to improve safety in care services
The regulator is working with fire chiefs to support and improve protection for vulnerable people who receive health and social care services.
The Care Quality...
Lack of care having ‘dangerous impact’ on health, report finds
A lack of social care can have a ‘dangerous impact’ on people, turning small or emerging health concerns into much bigger ones that require...
Nursing care rate rise an ‘insult’
A 2% rise in the NHS-funded nursing care rate has been described as an ‘insult’.
The Department of Health and Social Care said the standard...
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