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New badge launched to boost pride among millions of paid and unpaid carers

By Iain MacDonald26th June 2019News England

A new badge is being launched today with the aim of becoming a unifying symbol of pride among 9 million paid and unpaid carers as well as raising money for

Insurers body warn majority of over-65s have no plan to pay for social care

By Vicky Shaw25th June 2019News England

Many people could be sitting on a “social care financial time bomb”, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has said. It found nine in 10 (89%) over-65s have not made

New £7.8m Gwynedd extra care facility having positive impact on residents

By Iain MacDonald21st June 2019News Wales

Guests at the official opening of a housing association’s £7.8m extra care facility in Porthmadog heard about its positive impact on the lives of residents. Grŵp Cynefin’s Hafod y Gest

Engage: Attracting early talent into social care is essential for succession planning

By Amanda Marques – Cohesion Recruitment21st June 2019Engage, New To Care

It is estimated that 24% of all social care workers are aged over 55(1) and will retire gradually over the next ten years, creating around 320,000 job vacancies within the

Independent care providers group appoint Mary Preston as new Chair

By Iain MacDonald21st June 2019News Scotland

Independent care providers group, Scottish Care, has announced the appointment of Mary Preston as their new Chair. Mary has been an active member of Scottish Care since joining the Meallmore

Unison concerned at ‘shocking’ conditions endured by overnight care workers

By Alan Jones18th June 2019News England

Concerns have been raised about the health and safety of care staff on “sleep-in” shifts after a study showed some faced physical abuse or having to bed down at work

Scottish Government announce appointment of new NHS Scotland chief executive

By The Press Association17th June 2019News Scotland

NHS Scotland has appointed a new chief executive. Malcolm Wright, who had been carrying out the role on an interim basis, will take up the post following the departure of

Search on for care workers providing excellent care through medium of Welsh

By Iain MacDonald13th June 201913th June 2019News Wales

Nominations are now open for a new award to recognise and celebrate care workers who’ve made a difference to people’s lives by providing care and support in Welsh. The Caring

Resources: New guidance and assessment tool supporting community epilepsy care

By Iain MacDonald12th June 2019Reports & Resources

The Epilepsy Nurses Association (ESNA) is this month launching new, best practice training guidelines for professional carers administering buccal (ormomucosal) midazolam for epilepsy patients in the community. The guidelines will