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Care homes must not be used as scapegoat in Covid-19 inquiry, says group representing sector

By The Press Association16th October 2021News Scotland

Care homes must not be “lined up as a scapegoat” in the forthcoming national inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic, a group representing the sector has warned. Independent Care Homes Scotland

Over 140,000 care home residents were ‘self-funding’ care before pandemic, new ONS figures

By Jemma Crew, Reporter16th October 2021News England

More than a third of care home residents in England were paying for some or all of the care before the coronavirus pandemic, figures show. Some 36.7% of care home

Engage: Why care workers are feeling less valued and leaving the sector after the pandemic

By Eleanor K Johnson, University of Bristol16th October 2021Engage

The care sector is struggling to recruit and retain staff, as England enters the next phase of its COVID-19 recovery. So why are care workers leaving the sector in droves,

‘Stark reminder of recruitment challenges’ as social care vacancies rise above pre-pandemic levels

By Jemma Crew, Reporter13th October 2021News England

Job vacancies in adult social care in England are above pre-pandemic levels, a report has found. The sector’s vacancy rates fell during the pandemic but have risen steadily since May

‘Out of depth’ former care home manager avoids jail over scalding death of dementia patient

By Sophie Corcoran, Reporter8th October 2021News England

A former care home manager has avoided prison following the death of a dementia patient after she was put into a scalding bath. Frances Norris, 93, died on February 8

Care worker branded ‘troublemaker’ for raising concerns at residents death from scalding hot bath

By Sophie Corcoran, Reporter7th October 2021News England

A former worker at a nursing home where a dementia patient died after being placed into a scalding hot bath said he was labelled a “troublemaker” for raising safety issues.

Care home firm admits corporate manslaughter over death of dementia patient in scalding bath

By Sophie Corcoran, Reporter7th October 2021News England

A healthcare firm has pleaded guilty to corporate manslaughter after the death of a dementia patient who had been put into a bath of scalding water, a court heard. Frances

Social care staff in Scotland to receive pay rise as part of £300 million winter plan

By The Press Association5th October 2021News Scotland

Adult social care staff will see their pay rise to more than £10 per hour as part of a £300 million plan to help the health and care sector through

Woman at centre of litigation relating to care home visits set to go home

By Brian Farmer, Reporter5th October 2021News England

A 59-year-old woman who has brain damage and was at the centre of litigation relating to care home visits during the coronavirus crisis is set to return home, a judge

CQC takes urgent action at Birmingham care home for people with learning disabilities

By Iain MacDonald, Reporter29th September 2021News England

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has taken action against a Birmingham service for people living with a learning disability and autistic people – following an inspection which led to it

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Care homes must not be used as scapegoat in Covid-19 inquiry, says group representing sector

Over 140,000 care home residents were ‘self-funding’ care before pandemic, new ONS figures

‘Out of depth’ former care home manager avoids jail over scalding death of dementia patient

Care worker branded ‘troublemaker’ for raising concerns at residents death from scalding hot bath

Care home firm admits corporate manslaughter over death of dementia patient in scalding bath

Woman at centre of litigation relating to care home visits set to go home

CQC takes urgent action at Birmingham care home for people with learning disabilities

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Care homes must not be used as scapegoat in Covid-19 inquiry, says group representing sector

Over 140,000 care home residents were ‘self-funding’ care before pandemic, new ONS figures

Engage: Why care workers are feeling less valued and leaving the sector after the pandemic

‘Stark reminder of recruitment challenges’ as social care vacancies rise above pre-pandemic levels

‘Out of depth’ former care home manager avoids jail over scalding death of dementia patient

Care worker branded ‘troublemaker’ for raising concerns at residents death from scalding hot bath

Care home firm admits corporate manslaughter over death of dementia patient in scalding bath

Social care staff in Scotland to receive pay rise as part of £300 million winter plan

Woman at centre of litigation relating to care home visits set to go home

CQC takes urgent action at Birmingham care home for people with learning disabilities