Families are paying too much for social care “all too often” because they are not getting the correct information, according to a report. The Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) says many
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Amid growing concern that most NHS providers are sliding into deficit, arguably we should be even more worried about social care providers. This is a complex and sprawling sector –
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The Care and Support Alliance has joined forces with the Association of Directors of Adult Services (ADASS), the Care Provider Alliance (CPA) and the NHS Confederation to call on the
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The social care system will “crash” without an immediate injection of cash, former health minister Norman Lamb has warned. Mr Lamb said soaring care costs combined with NHS trusts facing
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This Department of Health consultation seeks views on the responsibilities of the statutory National Data Guardian for health and social care. The responses will form a major part of the
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Staff working in health, social care, the independent and third sectors can now access a valuable educational resource that helps them learn about the role of strategic commissioning and its
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The amount spent on adult social care in England has fallen in real terms, according to a report. The study from the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) found
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The Care Council for Wales is working in partnership with the South East Wales SCIP to pilot an exciting new programme for aspiring managers that aims to provide social care workers with
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If you are interested in finding out more about a career in social care, or are a teacher or careers advisor wanting to expand your knowledge, Skills for Care are
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Age UK has called on government to invest £1 in social care for every £27 it spends annually on the NHS. A new analysis by Age UK reveals that an
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