New social work code biggest shake up ‘in a generation’
A fresh definition of the skills and knowledge required by child and family social workers has been unveiled by the Chief Social Worker for Children and Families as part of
Read MoreA fresh definition of the skills and knowledge required by child and family social workers has been unveiled by the Chief Social Worker for Children and Families as part of
Read MoreCouncils are warning that changes to rules which govern how local authorities safeguard people receiving care and support could have a detrimental impact on the vulnerable and push social care
Read MoreProvisional figures from the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) show 344,000 patients in England had a recorded diagnosis of dementia in 2013-14. This is a rise from 319,000
Read MoreHealth and Social Services Minister Edwin Poots has launched minimum care standards for independent healthcare establishments in Northern Ireland. The standards set out the minimum requirements that independent healthcare facilities
Read MoreThe Department for Education’s proposal that for-profit companies could provide child protection services and other statutory functions for families caused a major public uproar this spring – and the furore
Read MoreOlder people in Scotland will increasingly live alone over the next 25 years, according to the latest official projections. Nearly a quarter of people aged 16 or over are projected
Read MoreCare workers at Care UK in Doncaster have begun new strike action today for two weeks, after the company refused to discuss a wage rise this year. The action comes
Read MoreAnnual reports on the research in order to improve equipment for disabled and older people. These reports provide information about the wide range of government funded projects supporting the development,
Read MoreOver the summer, young people with care experience aged 14-26 years old who live in Glasgow or the Highlands will be able to make an application to the Life Changes
Read MoreA nursing home in Northamptonshire has been referred to the Health & Safety Executive after an inspection found it was running scalding hot water into its baths without staff realising.
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