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Balls accuses Tories over ‘colossal’ NHS and social care cuts

By The Press Association9th March 2015News England

The Tories will be forced to cut spending on the National Health Service – or introduce charging – if they are to press ahead with their plans for “colossal” cuts

Greens pledge free social care to all over 65

By The Press Association6th March 2015News England

Social care for all over 65s would be free under the Greens, Natalie Bennett has announced. In a speech to the party’s spring conference in Liverpool, the party leader said

Pay for NHS treatment to offset social care costs, think tank

By The Press Association4th March 2015News England

Making people pay towards their NHS treatment could be used to reduce pressure on funding for social care, a report suggests. Having to contribute financially would also provide a “nudge”

Social care nearing ‘crisis point’ over low pay

By The Press Association3rd March 2015News England

Social care in the UK will reach “crisis point” if nothing is done to improve pay and conditions for workers, a new report has warned. A study by the Resolution

£14m to support major changes to Wales’ social services

By Iain MacDonald2nd March 2015News Wales

A £14m package of support will be made available to help local government implement major reforms to Wales’ social care system, Health and Social Services Minister Mark Drakeford has announced.

Views sought on NI health & social care recommendations

By Iain MacDonald26th February 2015News Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Health Minister Jim Wells has launched a consultation into the recommendations in the so-called ‘Donaldson report.’ Last month, the Minister published Sir Liam Donaldson’s report, ‘The Right Time,

MPs warn of ‘significant increase’ in pressure on social care

By The Press Association26th February 2015News England

MPs have warned of a potential “significant increase” in pressure on adult social care as a result of switching the focus of a key Government scheme to slashing NHS costs.

New regulation and inspection of social care in Wales

By Iain MacDonald25th February 2015News Wales

Care home owners will become more accountable for their services under a new law to strengthen the protection of children and adults and improve the quality of care and support

New Welsh legislation must herald ‘era of collaboration’

By Iain MacDonald25th February 2015News Wales

A social care leader has welcomed new legislation to beef up regulation of the sector but warns it will not work unless there is a “fundamental change of culture”. Care

Poor health and social care integration impacting on older people

By The Press Association23rd February 2015News England

Pensioners are receiving unacceptable levels of care from the NHS with hospitals being given financial incentives for “bed blocking”, according to an independent report. The investigation, by think-tank Localis and