Committee calls for end to blanket ban on care home visits

Regulations have been drafted by a group of MPs that would put an end to blanket bans on care home visiting. Chair of the joint...

‘Substantial variation’ in vaccination rates, UKHCA finds

Communication between councils and homecare providers in some areas needs to improve so workers are offered a Covid-19 vaccination. A snap survey by United Kingdom...

Reducing the burden

Co-founder and director of Person Centred Software Jonathan Papworth explains why the interoperability of data between the NHS and social care will continue at...

Achieve together buys Careview Services

Achieve together has increased its presence with the acquisition of West Midlands operator Careview Services. The deal, for an undisclosed sum, includes Careview Caring Support...

Preparing for change

Jo Moseley, senior associate in the employment team at Irwin Mitchell, provides a guide to what care operators need to look out for this...

Restraint to be examined by MPs

The use of restraint of autistic people and individuals with learning disabilities will be examined by MPs in an inquiry. The health and social care...

Independent review proposes National Care Service

A National Care Service (NCS) has been proposed in Scotland to help drive improvements in the way provision is delivered. Five months on from the...

Saint Cecilia’s appoints group director

North Yorkshire care provider Saint Cecilia’s has appointed Laura Clegg to the newly developed role of group director. She will oversee the group’s four homes...

Reforming social care should not be delayed any further, says coalition

MPs across the political spectrum have been urged to work together in overhauling the social care system. Launching its report, Let’s do this: The promise...

Valorum Care Group under new leadership

Valorum Care Group has made two senior appointments, recruiting a new chief executive officer and board chair. Rhian Stone joins the provider as chief executive...