Worries over infection control funding and access to PPE

Concerns are growing over whether the second round of infection control funds will be enough to last throughout winter, as well as access to...

Making sacrifices

It has been a tough year for the care workforce. Deven Pamben finds out how providers are trying to support their staff Four-fifths of care...

Regulator calls for longstanding adult social care issues to be addressed

A deal for the care workforce that develops clear career progression and better recognises staff needs to be urgently addressed, the regulator’s State of...

CM meets… Neil Eastwood

Care Friends, an employee referral app, launched in June in partnership with Skills for Care. Its creator speaks to Deven Pamben about staffing, technology...

LGA calls for support ahead of surge in demand for children’s services

The impact of Covid-19 could see more children needing care at a time when suitable placements are under pressure, especially for young people with...
Investment

Children’s Family Trust increases presence in East Midlands

The Children’s Family Trust has grown its reach in the East Midlands but has been forced to pause the opening of an office in...

Providers in better position due to rigid procedures

Care home operators are in a much stronger position to protect residents and staff and are beginning to ‘confidently’ accept new admissions. A global healthcare...

Commission to consider role of housing in care and support

A commission has been set up with the aim of influencing government thinking on its long-term plan for social care. It will review progress of...

Social care sector faces ‘now or never’ moment, says Hunt

The country faces a ‘now or never’ moment to fix social care and not see a collapse of the market, former health secretary Jeremy...

Regulatory road ahead

Care operators face difficult challenges. Partners at Bevan Brittan Carlton Sadler and Stuart Marchant take a look at what is in store While the Covid-19...