CQC dementia review finds unacceptable gaps in services
A major review into the care provided to people living with dementia by the Care Quality Commission found an unacceptable gap in the quality of care that means people are
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NI social workers urged to contribute to survey
The Social Work Strategy Team at Health & Social Care in Northern Ireland would like the views of social worker practitioners and managers from across Northern Ireland to inform their
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Welsh care workers urged to test new language pilot
The Care Council for Wales (CCW) has launched a new set of resources to encourage better use of the Welsh language in delivering care. The ‘Use your Welsh’ resources are
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Cornwall cancels adult care contracts over performance
Fourteen charities which provide services in Cornwall will have funding stopped in July affecting hundreds of vulnerable adults across the county. Some of the providers affected include Cornwall Stroke Support,
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PWC survey paints gloomy picture for council services
Two thirds of council leaders expect many local authorities to end up in financial crisis next year, according to the latest survey of local government confidence. The Local State We’re
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Age UK warns on ‘marked rise’ social care delays
There has been a ‘marked rise’ in the length of time elderly people are held up in hospital while they wait for social care, a charity has warned. Age UK
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Report: Organization and delivery of mental health services
A report provided an outline of the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ position on the separation of mental healthcare between in-patient and community and within the community. It said that decisions
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Major revamp of Welsh social services announced
A radical new law that will transform the way social services are delivered in Wales will be switched on in April 2016, Deputy Minister for Social Services, Gwenda Thomas has
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Research: Hospital to Home pathway map
The Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services Innovation (IRISS) Improvement team is leading a 20-month project to redesign the pathway from hospital to home for older people across
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Wolverhampton look to outsource social care services
Some social care services could be outsourced by Wolverhampton City Council as it attempts to save £123 million over the next five years. Proposals will be presented to the council’s
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