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Lower-paid ethnic minority care workers ‘fearful’ of raising concerns
The fragmented nature of social care and lack of opportunities to voice concerns silences parts of the workforce, putting lower-paid ethnic minority staff at...
Short-term visa not hindering overseas workers, MPs told
The one-year visa restriction for overseas social care workers is not preventing people from abroad applying for roles in the UK, a group of...
Eden Futures opens specialist independent living accommodation
Eden Futures has opened specialist independent living accommodation for adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs in West Yorkshire.
The service in Stanningley,...
Hurdles to jump
Mary Wimbury explains some of the obstacles ahead
At the end of May Wales finally removed its last Covid-related legal restrictions requiring the use of...
Lack of parity of esteem ‘remains a blight’ on effective collaboration
The cultural environment across health and social care tends to be ‘unfriendly’ to collaborative leadership that is needed to deliver services across the sectors.
An...
Urban Village Group plans to develop £12m care home
Urban Village Group plans to develop a £12m care home in a village near Reading, Berkshire.
Eastfield House, a purpose-built 45-bed facility at Whitchurch-on-Thames, is...
Downing deal with Country Court hits the ‘sweet spot’
Investment manager Downing LLP has agreed a £7.6m funding facility to support Country Court, as it looks to help accelerate growth in the market.
The...
Anchor promotes Sarah Jones to chief executive
Anchor Hanover Group has promoted Sarah Jones to the role of chief executive, following Jane Ashcroft’s decision to step down from the not-for-profit provider...
Cyber security resource updated to support social care
NHS Digital’s security awareness toolkit has been updated to help support social care organisations to improve safety culture within their settings.
Keep I.T. Confidential, developed...
Workforce increasingly identified as reason for deregistration
Workforce issues are increasingly being identified as a reason for deregistration of adult social care services.
Giving evidence to a committee of MPs, Ian Trenholm,...
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