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‘Stark reminder of recruitment challenges’ as social care vacancies rise above pre-pandemic levels

By Jemma Crew, Reporter13th October 2021News England

Job vacancies in adult social care in England are above pre-pandemic levels, a report has found. The sector’s vacancy rates fell during the pandemic but have risen steadily since May

Senior Tories warn ‘regressive’ tax rise fails to solve social care problems

By Richard Wheeler, Elizabeth Arnold and Nick Lester, Reporters12th October 2021News Scotland

Boris Johnson’s “regressive” £12 billion tax rise will not fix social care and further punishes businesses, senior Tories have warned. Chancellor Rishi Sunak was also urged to use this month’s

England’s social care sector contributed £50.3bn to economy last year – up 7.7% over pandemic

By Jemma Crew, Reporter8th October 2021News England

England’s social care sector boosted the economy by at least £50.3 billion over the last financial year, according to new analysis. The sector’s economic activity grew by 7.7% during the

Urgent call for next generation of charity volunteers to take up roles in their communities

By Alan Jones, Reporter8th October 2021News England

The Royal Voluntary Service has issued an urgent call for people to take on volunteering roles in their communities as many long-standing supporters retire. The charity is asking younger recruits,

Labour and unions voice concern over £100K national care service contract going to private firm

By The Press Association7th October 2021News Scotland

Scottish Labour has said it is “deeply troubling” that a contract to help design the new National Care Service has been awarded to a private company. The party and trade

SSSC forecast demand for adult social care qualifications is set to rise dramatically

By Laura McKellar, Reporter6th October 2021News Scotland

The demand for adult social care qualifications is set to rise dramatically over the next four years according to a new report the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) published today.

Skills for Care launches spotlight on workforce retention support for social care employers

By Laura McKellar, Reporter6th October 2021News England

Skills for Care has launched a spotlight on supporting social care employers with workforce retention, through October and November. The organisation, which provides information, tools, and resources to support the

Social care staff in Scotland to receive pay rise as part of £300 million winter plan

By The Press Association5th October 2021News Scotland

Adult social care staff will see their pay rise to more than £10 per hour as part of a £300 million plan to help the health and care sector through

Bed blocking in Scottish hospitals returns to pre-pandemic level, figures show

By The Press Association5th October 2021News Scotland

Delayed discharges have hit another post-pandemic high, with patients spending a total of 46,171 unnecessary days in Scottish hospitals in August. An average of 1,489 beds were occupied each day

Over one million more health and social care staff needed over the next decade, new report suggests

By William Janes, Reporter1st October 2021News England

More than one million extra health and care staff will be needed in the next decade to meet growing demand for care, according to a new report. Another 488,000 health

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb