NCF calls for workforce reform favouring non-profit sector
The National Care Forum (NCF) has called for workforce reform that redirects “the balance of care provision towards the not-for-profit sector”.
Author Archives: Care Home Management
Prepare now for arrival of Liberty Protection Safeguards
Care home managers are being urged to prepare now for the arrival of Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) even though it is unclear…
The Guardian highlights 7 per cent increase in inadequate dementia homes
One in five care homes in England is providing substandard care to dementia patients, the Guardian newspaper has reported.
Wales rolls out introductory social care training
Social Care Wales has launched an online training programme for people interested in a career in social care
Care England calls for ‘defined’ funding rules for local authorities
Care England has called on Government to define funding guidance given to local authorities rather than allow them to use individual interpretation.
Scotland to pay staff registration costs in recruitment boost
New staff joining the social care workforce are to have entry costs paid by the Scottish Government until the end of March.
Animation film supports use of data security toolkit
The Better Security, Better Data team has launched a short animation to encourage take-up of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit.
Top laundry advice can save care homes time and money
Care providers can save considerable time and money by making their laundry operation more efficient.
DHSC predicts “significant and damaging” surges of COVID-19 for at least 18 months
Significant and damaging surges of COVID-19 are predicted for at least the next 18 months, the DHSC has said
Life expectancy declines as wider health pressures continue
Girls born in 2020 can expect to live to the age of 90.2 years, and boys to 87.3 years,
