Worries over infection control funding and access to PPE
Concerns are growing over whether the second round of infection control funds will be enough to last throughout winter, as well as access to...
Regulator calls for longstanding adult social care issues to be addressed
A deal for the care workforce that develops clear career progression and better recognises staff needs to be urgently addressed, the regulator’s State of...
LGA calls for support ahead of surge in demand for children’s services
The impact of Covid-19 could see more children needing care at a time when suitable placements are under pressure, especially for young people with...
Providers in better position due to rigid procedures
Care home operators are in a much stronger position to protect residents and staff and are beginning to ‘confidently’ accept new admissions.
A global healthcare...
Commission to consider role of housing in care and support
A commission has been set up with the aim of influencing government thinking on its long-term plan for social care.
It will review progress of...
Social care sector faces ‘now or never’ moment, says Hunt
The country faces a ‘now or never’ moment to fix social care and not see a collapse of the market, former health secretary Jeremy...
Use of do-not-resuscitate orders to be reviewed by care regulator
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is to review how do not attempt resuscitation (DNAR) decisions were used during the coronavirus pandemic.
The work, at the...
Care UK rejects additional fees were unfair despite settlement
Care UK has agreed to pay more than £1m in refunds to NHS-funded residents who were charged additional fees towards essential care at its...
Homes may not be suitable to meet future care needs, report says
The majority of over 55s admit their home is not suitable to cope with possible future care needs and could face high bills to...
Bluebird Care to roll out recruitment app
Bluebird Care plans to roll out employee referral app Care Friends, as part of its recruitment process across its network of 200-plus franchises in...
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