Double the social care providers handing back contracts to local authorities in 2018 FundingHome care groupsRecruitmentResearch by Sarah Clarke on February 13, 2019 More than half of providers had been forced to close down some parts of their organisations or hand back contracts. read more
Social care staff to receive mandatory autism and disability training LegislationTraining by Sarah Clarke on February 13, 2019 The move aims to address the stark difference in life expectancy between those with a learning disability and those without.
London council-run care service rated ‘Outstanding’ Best PracticeComplianceHome care groups by Sarah Clarke on February 13, 2019 The Croydon-based service cares for people with learning disabilities and mental health problems.
Well-being event for care workers to take place in London EventsPeople by Sarah Clarke on February 13, 2019 The event will applaud care and support workers for their daily commitment to caring in the community.
Elderly people with depression are far less likely to be referred for therapy: study ReportsResearch by Sarah Clarke on February 13, 2019 The vast majority of older adults are treated with medication, even though it often does not help, according to the findings.
‘No glass ceiling’ for Home Instead’s UK market penetration, says MD Best PracticeBusinessHome care groupsLeaders by Sarah Clarke on February 12, 2019 The provider will open at least five new franchise offices in the UK this year, surpassing the 200 mark. read more
Government’s £3m care recruitment drive is ‘putting the cart before the horse’, says trade union PeopleRecruitment by Sarah Clarke on February 12, 2019 The union said the government must first tackle the problems triggering “the daily exodus” of care workers from the sector.
Social care postcode lottery: Fully funded care six times more likely in some areas FinanceFundingReportsResearch by Sarah Clarke on February 12, 2019 An average 68% of applicants in the East of England were fully-funded – six times as many as in the North East.
Lack of awareness over care options fuelling hospital admissions, says home care provider Home care groupsReports by Sarah Clarke on February 12, 2019 One thousand elderly people per day are being admitted to hospital needlessly amid a crisis in social care.
The Care Workers Charity releases annual Impact Report FundraisingPeopleReports by Sarah Clarke on February 12, 2019 The report showcases the difference the charity has made to the wellbeing of the UK’s care workers in 2018.