Old people are being forced to live in unsatisfactory care homes in some parts of the country, according to new analysis. One in three care homes in the North West
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More than 900 adult social care workers a day left their jobs in England last year, according to a new study. Around 60% of those who quit their jobs left
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Dr Trish Hafford-Letchfield, Professor of Social Care at Middlesex University, has completed a project with six Anchor care homes in London to ensure care homes across the country become more
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A campaign against the “indignity” of care visits limited to 15 minutes is being stepped up in a new video showing a stressed worker with a stopwatch. Unison said the
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One in 10 councils have cut their spending on social care by more than a quarter, a respected economic think tank has found. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) found
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The Scottish Government has published a new ten year mental health strategy amid concerns of future mental health provison for older people. Addressing the Scottish Parliament, Minister for Mental Health,
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Social care providers are pushing up prices for private clients due to pressure from councils, MPs have warned. The Commons Communities and Local Government Committee has revealed that 96% of
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Social care standards are being driven down by a lack of adequate funding, MPs have warned. The Commons Communities and Local Government Committee said the financial situation is now “very
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The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) are considering making changes to the supervisory and management qualification requirements for registration and they are looking to hear your views. To register with
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Graduates across the country are being encouraged to apply to a fast-track programme to become the next generation of child and family social workers. Applications open today for Step Up
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