Caroline Dinenage News - Home Care Insight

New Minister of Care appointed following cabinet reshuffle

Appointments Leaders People by Sarah Clarke on February 17, 2020

The former Minister of State in the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, has swapped jobs with former Minister of Care, Caroline Dinenage.

100,000 more wheelchair users and mentally ill to be given personal health budgets

Compliance Legislation by Sarah Clarke on November 1, 2019

Everyone eligible for an NHS wheelchair or requiring aftercare services under the Mental Health Act will have access to a Personal Health Budget.

Next phase of social care recruitment campaign begins this autumn

Campaigns Innovation by Sarah Clarke on September 10, 2019

The Department of Health & Social Care is calling for support from care providers to advertise vacancies and share success stories.

Minister of Care to make keynote speech at Future of Care Conference

Business Events Leaders People by Sarah Clarke on August 1, 2019

Caroline Dinenage is expected to delve into the latest in Government priorities for the future of adult care

Government allocates £6.4 billion for 2019 Better Care Fund

Business Finance Funding Innovation Solutions by Sarah Clarke on July 22, 2019

The government has renewed its Better Care Fund (BCF) for 2019/20, with over £6.4 billion available in pooled funding.

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Retirement communities to play ‘major role’ in meeting housing with care needs

Compliance Innovation Legislation Solutions by Sarah Clarke on July 11, 2019

The Minister of Care said plans to deliver more retirement communities will feature in the Social Care Green Paper, when it appears.

Care Minister hails social care recruitment campaign a success

Campaigns Innovation People Recruitment by Sarah Clarke on July 8, 2019

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) reported a 14% (21,083) rise in applications for care or carer roles during the campaign.

Government finds extra £4.5m for Carers Innovation Fund

Funding Innovation Solutions by Sarah Clarke on June 12, 2019

The government has approved £4.5 million in new funding for innovative projects that support unpaid carers.

Green Paper ‘no silver bullet’ for social care challenges, says Care Minister

Compliance Legislation by Sarah Clarke on May 13, 2019

Caroline Dinenage said that every delay to the green paper has raised expectations to unrealistic levels.

Minister of Care seeks more employee benefits for care staff

Compliance Human Resources Legislation People by Sarah Clarke on May 1, 2019

The aim is to ensure improve retention in the adult social care sector by ensuring workers are better recognised and valued by their employers.

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