Home Group warns of social care postcode lottery
One of the UK’s largest providers of social care services has warned that ambiguity in the rules and guidance included in the Care Act could undermine the Government’s desire to
Read MoreOne of the UK’s largest providers of social care services has warned that ambiguity in the rules and guidance included in the Care Act could undermine the Government’s desire to
Read MoreNew research from Age UK reveals that 870,000 older people between 65 and 89 now have unmet needs for social care. The research uncovers the fact that nearly a third
Read MoreSix per cent of people in need of adult social care feel socially isolated and have little contact with friends, family or neighbours, according a survey from the Health and
Read MoreEssex County Council (ECC) has announced that the Health Foundation, an independent charity has awarded the authority £450k funding for a social care scheme. The funding is for a two
Read MoreThere are clear links between health, housing and social care. The homeless live much shorter lives as do those people living in poorer quality accommodation and areas of deprivation. Life
Read MoreA social care provider has become the first in Wales to receive a major award for its work with children and young people. Prospects for Young People, based in Wrexham,
Read MoreOne in three people phoning a Bradford Council helpline to request social care are not having their calls answered, according to a new report. The situation has been branded “appalling”
Read MoreSkills for Care are launching ‘Meet the I Care…Ambassadors’ video case studies to share the experiences of frontline care workers in adult social care. Each ambassador tells their own story
Read MoreThe National Skills Academy for Social Care’s latest Graduate Management Training Scheme came to an end this week, with a glittering graduation event to celebrate the achievements of all of
Read MoreOn 28 January 2014, IRISS in partnership with ADSW and Scottish Government, will host a half-day event on navigating ethical approval and access in social care research. It will be
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