October 2020 - Home Care Insight

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Welsh disabilities charity trials smart tech to aid independent living

Innovation Technology by Sam Lewis on October 29, 2020

Welsh disability support charity Mirus and Cardiff-based Care Direct Technology partnered back in July

Online hub for care jobs launched to combat UK unemployment crisis

People Recruitment by Sam Lewis on October 29, 2020

With job UK job losses rising daily, Proud to Care Surrey hopes to help people find new positions quickly while filling important roles in the care industry

GUEST COLUMN: Why co-creation is key to development of dementia tech

Opinion People by Sam Lewis on October 29, 2020

Colin Capper draws on his experience as head of research development and evaluation at Alzheimer's Society to find the answer

Home Instead owner takes home major accolade at Encouraging Women into Franchising Awards

Awards by Sam Lewis on October 29, 2020

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An "overwhelmed and thrilled" Catharine Chalton has won the Woman Franchisee of the Year 2020 for her role at Home Instead Senior Care.

Over-55s least likely to believe care has improved during pandemic

Intelligence Research Surveys by Sam Lewis on October 29, 2020

Just 14% of over-55s thought care has improved since March, compared to 29% of adults younger than 55

Concerns raised for patients sent home without a COVID-19 test result

Intelligence Studies by Sarah Clarke on October 28, 2020

Healthwatch England has called for priority testing for patients returning home from hospital, and for results to be shared with them and their carers.

‘Rushed’ hospital discharges under COVID rules lead to unmet home care needs, watchdog finds

Intelligence Studies by Sarah Clarke on October 28, 2020

A survey found that 82% of respondents did not receive a follow-up visit and assessment from a health and care professional after discharge.

COVID triggers ‘huge rise’ in young people wanting to work in social care

People Recruitment by Sarah Clarke on October 28, 2020

The desire among British school, college and university leavers to work in health and social care rose by 79% this year.

Guidance issued on Kickstart job placement scheme

People Recruitment by Sarah Clarke on October 28, 2020

The government launched the £2bn Kickstart Scheme last month to help encourage employers to create job placements for young people.

Home Secretary rejects call to place senior care workers on Shortage Occupation List

Compliance Legislation by Sarah Clarke on October 27, 2020

Home Secretary Priti Patel said that she would not follow the guidance of the MAC review that she commissioned earlier in the year.

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