Many people expect it to take a week or less to find a home care provider, with one in 10 expecting home care to be free.
The new online tool helps home care providers calculate their margins per hour in order to determine how they can improve their business.
The Carers UK study demonstrates how a lack of breaks for unpaid carers is putting a strain on the social care system as a whole.
The housing with care scheme, located in Sunderland, is now in the country’s 2% of care facilities for older people considered to be ‘Outstanding’.
Commissioning groups in the South East plan to create one large commissioning organisation in Surrey to improve efficiency.
The CEO of UKHCA has suggested that the UK should take inspiration from New Zealand in implementing a clear social care workforce strategy.
Broad Oak Manor Domiciliary Care was praised by the CQC for providing person-centred care and ensuring staff have specialised training.
The Crewe branch of Belong at Home is celebrating after being rated Outstanding by the CQC for a second time.
Nine in 10 (91%) real estate professionals expect demand for retirement living to increase over the next five years.
Totaljobs and Care UK found that 37% social carers plan to find work elsewhere due to a difficult working environment and low pay.