New research found that 10% of informal carers aged 45-64 had given up work completely while nearly a fifth had reduced the hours they work.
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The guide explores the ways in which the CQC has indicated technology can support providers in answering key lines of enquiry.
The State of Health and Care report sets out a blueprint to ‘build back better’ and deliver a world-leading NHS and social care service.
A study found that 28% of people with care needs have experienced a decline in health, with one in seven (14%) needing hospital treatment.
More than half of providers have reported an increase in absence rates related to mental health since the start of the pandemic.
More than half of providers have had to close down some parts of their organisation or hand back contracts since the start of the pandemic.
The knock-on effects of the pandemic, such as loneliness and isolation, are taking their toll on people living with dementia.
The inquiry will look into the likely legacy of the pandemic on the sector and the impact this has had on providers’ finances.
Independent Age says an inconsistent approach to commissioning bereavement support risks older people being left without the help they need.
Researchers would like to talk to home care workers who have experience of both single and double-handed home care.