Care workers who cover sleepover shifts are to be paid the real living wage. Health Secretary Shona Robison said carers employed overnight to provide support will now receive the real
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The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has published updated social media guidance for social service workers. The guidance provides advice for workers on using social media in a way that
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Encouraging older people to take it easy is damaging their health and costing the UK billions in social care, experts say. Keeping fit and physically active staves off the need
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Many cancer patients are “left to struggle” following the end of their treatment, a charity has said. Physical problems which can arise as a result of some cancer treatments such
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Four Seasons, Britain’s second biggest care homes operator, has put forward proposals for a partial debt for equity swap as part of a major restructure aimed at putting the group
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People who commit attacks on emergency workers will face tougher sentences under a new law. The legislation was proposed in a private members bill by Labour MP Chris Bryant, who
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The Government has announced it is to introduce a £20million initiative which aims to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families. Robert Goodwill, Minister for Children and Families, made
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The NHS is straining at the seams as it juggles problems with staffing shortages, rising demand and increasing numbers of patients with preventable illnesses, health and care inspectors have said.
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This report contains findings from the Adult Social Care Survey 2016-17 (ASCS). This national survey takes place every year and is conducted by Councils with Adult Social Services Responsibilities (CASSRs).
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Social Care Wales has today published a toolkit to support the sector to help older people remain independent in their communities for longer. The toolkit is aimed at practitioners who
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