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New PM pledges clear plan to fix crisis in social care ‘once and for all’

By Helen William, Reporter24th July 201924th July 2019News England

Boris Johnson’s pledge to fix the social care crisis has been welcomed by officials working in the sector. But they warned they wanted to see quick action after years of

Complaints about care in Scotland have risen nearly 20% in past four years

By Iain MacDonald, Reporter10th July 2019News Scotland

A new report has revealed that the volume of complaints received by the Care Inspectorate has increased from 4,089 received in 2015/16 to 4,940 in 2018/19. However, the Care Inspectorate

Administrators to attempt to find millions lost in care home investor scandal

By Simon Neville, City Editor9th July 2019News England

Investors in a series of hotels and care homes – some of which were never built – have moved a step closer to finding out what happened to millions of

Animal and music therapy among activities recommended for dementia patients

By Jane Kirby29th June 2019News England

Stroking a pet could improve the well-being of people with dementia, health officials say. In new recommendations, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) said those with dementia

Report lays bare human cost of Government failure to address social care funding

By Joe Gammie26th June 2019News England

The failure of successive governments to address long-term funding for adult social care puts thousands of old and disabled people at risk of losing vital support, care chiefs have warned.

New badge launched to boost pride among millions of paid and unpaid carers

By Iain MacDonald26th June 2019News England

A new badge is being launched today with the aim of becoming a unifying symbol of pride among 9 million paid and unpaid carers as well as raising money for

Insurers body warn majority of over-65s have no plan to pay for social care

By Vicky Shaw25th June 2019News England

Many people could be sitting on a “social care financial time bomb”, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has said. It found nine in 10 (89%) over-65s have not made

Regulator calls on care homes to make oral health a priority

By Sally Wardle24th June 2019News England

Care homes in England are neglecting the oral health of their residents, a new report suggests. A Care Quality Commission (CQC) review found gaps in the support on offer to

Engage: Attracting early talent into social care is essential for succession planning

By Amanda Marques – Cohesion Recruitment21st June 2019Engage, New To Care

It is estimated that 24% of all social care workers are aged over 55(1) and will retire gradually over the next ten years, creating around 320,000 job vacancies within the

Independent care providers group appoint Mary Preston as new Chair

By Iain MacDonald21st June 2019News Scotland

Independent care providers group, Scottish Care, has announced the appointment of Mary Preston as their new Chair. Mary has been an active member of Scottish Care since joining the Meallmore

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Complaints about care in Scotland have risen nearly 20% in past four years

Administrators to attempt to find millions lost in care home investor scandal

Animal and music therapy among activities recommended for dementia patients

Regulator calls on care homes to make oral health a priority

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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New PM pledges clear plan to fix crisis in social care ‘once and for all’

Complaints about care in Scotland have risen nearly 20% in past four years

Administrators to attempt to find millions lost in care home investor scandal

Animal and music therapy among activities recommended for dementia patients

Report lays bare human cost of Government failure to address social care funding

New badge launched to boost pride among millions of paid and unpaid carers

Insurers body warn majority of over-65s have no plan to pay for social care

Regulator calls on care homes to make oral health a priority

Engage: Attracting early talent into social care is essential for succession planning

Independent care providers group appoint Mary Preston as new Chair