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Self-isolation exemptions for social care staff in Scotland
Changes to self-isolation rules for close contacts of Covid cases have been made in Scotland to allow essential staff in critical roles, including those...
Care UK took responsibilities ‘seriously’, court finds
Care UK took its responsibilities to its customers ‘seriously’ when dealing with the admission of a permanent resident to a care home, a High...
Care provider ordered to pay more than £33,500
A care provider has been ordered to pay more than £33,500 at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court after it failed to protect residents from avoidable harm.
Teignbridge...
Strategy launched to improve support and care for autistic people
A strategy has been launched to speed up diagnosis and improve support and care for autistic people.
Backed by nearly £75m in the first year,...
Belong chief executive Tracey Stakes to step down
Belong chief executive Tracey Stakes intends to retire from the not-for-profit care village operator later this year.
The operator is in the process of recruiting...
Poor communication and governance led to board resignations at RQIA
Inadequate communication and deficiencies in governance were the cause of nine board resignations at the care watchdog in Northern Ireland last year, an independent...
Sunrise Senior Living to exit management of its UK business
Care UK and Signature Senior Lifestyle will take over the leadership and management of all homes run by Sunrise Senior Living UK and Gracewell...
OakNorth Bank strengthens its board of directors
OakNorth Bank has strengthened its board with the appointment of Carolyn Schuetz as a non-executive director.
Schuetz has over 30 years of global financial services...
Homecare agency fined for providing care illegally
An operator of a homecare agency has been ordered to pay more than £7,000 after admitting to providing care illegally.
Kingfisher Domiciliary Home Care Ltd,...
Social care leaders outline workforce priorities
Adult social care leaders have outlined priorities they want to see included in a national workforce strategy or people plan for the sector.
The Association...
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