Commissioner outlines three priorities for older people

Older People’s Commissioner for Wales sets out ambition

Heléna Herklots has invited individuals and organisations to work with her to improve the lives of older people in Wales. The Older People’s Commissioner for...

One in ten putting aside money to pay for care

Just one in ten adults (12%) aged 55 and over are putting aside money to pay for their future care, according to consumer watchdog...
Care worker’s lacking ‘collective voice’, report finds

‘Care Isa’ could form part of green paper

A ‘care Isa’ is being considered as part of the Government’s adult social care green paper, according to The Sunday Telegraph. The Isas would be...

Extra care homes planned for Cornwall

Cornwall Council plans to create 3,500 extra care housing units across the county by 2025, as it aims to reduce pressure on its adult...

Forming lasting relationships

Alistair Kleebauer meets the organisations helping to make it happen for young lovers with learning disabilities and specialist needs Finding someone to have a loving...

Opportunities beckon for care home sector, says report

The UK care home sector is ‘brimming with opportunities’ for providers as long as they are prepared to adapt and innovate. Accountancy firm Grant Thornton...

Autism diagnosis delays

People suspected of being autistic should start their diagnosis assessments within three months but this is not happening. Deven Pamben finds out why Evidence obtained...

Registering risk

Colin Angel offers an insight into state-funded homecare services New research has produced a risk register for state-funded homecare services, highlighting commissioning practices of councils...

Battered local government impacting social care  

Local government ‘is on the ropes’ amid ‘remorseless’ budget cuts that have put strain on social care provision, a report has said. This is despite...

All change… We hope

Care England head Professor Martin Green is hoping for a new era As the political turmoil surrounding Brexit continues we have seen changes in some of...