Older people in poor health often lonely
Older widowed homeowners who live alone and have long-term health conditions are particularly at risk of feeling lonely, a study by the Office for...
The role of CCTV cameras in care homes
Can cameras in care settings help improve investigations? Anna Cole-Bailey focuses in on the issue
The use of CCTV cameras in care homes has increasingly...
National housing strategy for older people needed, says alliance
A national strategy is needed to address the housing needs of the ageing population, according to an alliance of senior leaders.
The call for a...
Lack of understanding stifling adoption of technology enabled care
Half of councils believe there is little or almost no understanding of technology enabled care (TEC) across the health and social care workforce.
While 97%...
Government loan supports Audley Group development
A £40m loan is being provided to accelerate the construction of 255 mid-market retirement homes in Audley Group’s Mayfield Villages portfolio.
The cash injection from...
Care providers concerned over sustainability of services, survey finds
Almost three-quarters of care providers are concerned about the sustainability of their service, a survey by the National Care Association has revealed.
Worries about increases...
CMA concerned over availability and price of children’s care
Children in care are not being placed in the right homes while providers charge high prices and make big profits in what the Competition...
Mental health and wellbeing of care workers a ‘profound issue’
The mental health and wellbeing of social care workers is set to be a ‘profound issue’ due to the coronavirus pandemic, with many having...
Care home residents to be allowed visitors
Care home residents will be allowed one visitor indoors from 8 March as part of the easing of lockdown restrictions.
The move, which covers England,...
Workforce development fund opens to adult social care employers
The workforce development fund 2021-22 is open to adult social care employers in England to support staff by offering qualifications, programmes, and digital learning...
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