Social care funding is “riddled with unfairness”
“The whole system is riddled with unfairness”. That’s the stark conclusion of a social care funding inquiry led by the House of…
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Councils set Government ten-week deadline to publish much-delayed social care green paper
The Local Government Association has called on the Government to publish its social care Green Paper before the party conference season in…
Care England secures DHSC pledge to review 2019/20 funded nursing care rate
In response to a threat of judicial review, brought by Care England (with assistance from David Collins Solicitors), the Department of Health…
Care Home Awards 2019: And the winners are…
Valerie Manor in Steyning, West Sussex (pictured) has been voted the best individual care home in the 2019 Care Home Awards. It…
Care homes prove more resilient than home care
Care homes have been less affected than home care by financial pressures over the past year, according to latest feedback from councils.…
Digital projects grants worth up to £50K open now
Digital Social Care is calling on care providers to run a series of local digital projects focusing on finding practical solutions to…
Care homes called to act on substance misuse ‘ageism’
Substance misuse ‘ageism’ is failing people taking opioid/opiates, a new report has found. It calls for care home staff to receive training…
New LPS legislation expected on Oct 1, 2020, DHSC confirms
The DHSC has confirmed its intention to implement the new Liberty Protection Safeguards system on Thursday 1 October 2020. Implementation is subject…
Don’t miss The Residential & Home Care Show
The Residential & Home Care Show takes place at ExCel London from June 26 and 27, offering care home providers an in-depth view…
Ignoring preferences in care review costs council £750
Care homes are being reminded by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman that vulnerable people can choose who supports them through…