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...
CareTech Foundation CEO appointed chair of Carers Worldwide
Jonathan Freeman has been appointed as the chair of trustees of Carers Worldwide, the international development charity promoting recognition and support of family carers...
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...
A real opportunity
Mary Wimbury hopes election pledges lead to actual change
This May’s elections to the Welsh Senedd saw every member, who was elected, stand on a...
Revitalise appoints Helen Giles to newly-created role
Respite provider Revitalise has appointed Helen Giles to the new role of director of people and culture.
She will oversee human resources and development strategies,...
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...
Significant uncertainties
In-house tax barrister Sarah Woodall and specialist employment lawyer Stephenie Malone, both of Harrison Clark Rickerbys, examine the decision in the Mencap case and...
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