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Macmillan survey finds needs of many cancer patients in Scotland not being met

By The Press Association1st May 20191st May 2019News Scotland

The emotional, practical and financial needs of many cancer patients in Scotland are not being met, according to a charity. According to a Macmillan Cancer Support survey documenting patients’ experiences

Government must step in to reassure Four Season’s workforce and residents, says GMB

By Iain MacDonald30th April 201930th April 2019News England

The pending collapse of Four Seasons has prompted a call from the GMB union for the Government to urgently step in to reassure Four Seasons staff and residents while the

Report: Centre for Policy Studies – Fixing The Care Crisis – Damian Green MP

By Iain MacDonald29th April 2019Reports & Resources

Social care is one of the most controversial topics in British politics – but one that urgently needs to be addressed. In a new report for the Centre for Policy

Over-50s may be forced to pay £300 extra under Damian Green’s social care proposals

By David Hughes29th April 201929th April 2019News England

Over-50s could be forced to pay more than £300 a year extra National Insurance to help fund a fairer social care system under plans drawn up by senior Tory Damian

Fewer getting help as 1.84 million social care requests leaves system at ‘crisis point’

By Jane Kirby26th April 2019News England

The social care system in England is at “crisis point”, with more people asking for care but fewer receiving it, according to a report. The study, from the influential King’s

Government face demands from Labour and Tory MPs for extra social care cash

By Richard Wheeler, Elizabeth Arnold and George Ryan24th April 2019News England

Ministers came under pressure to increase social care funding, as both Tory and Labour MPs demanded a cash boost. Conservative former cabinet minister Sir John Redwood said it is “obvious”

Engage: Self-compassion – you are a caregiver, but do you care for yourself?

By Yasuhiro Kotera and Dr Pauline Green18th April 2019Education & Training, Engage

What do you think of the word ‘self-compassion’? What are your first thoughts when you hear this expression? This is something we ask participants at the beginning of our BASW

GPs could prescribe technology to help treat dementia at home, researchers say

By Sally Wardle17th April 2019News England

GPs could begin prescribing tailored technology to dementia patients to help them live at home for longer, scientists say. A new £20 million research centre, based at Imperial College London,

Scottish social care providers receive £100,000 collaborations funding boost

By Iain MacDonald16th April 2019News Scotland

The Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland (CCPS) has announced that six collaborations working within social care in Scotland have received funding for practical support to help them

Engage: Campaign to grow social care workforce proving hit with employers – Lyn Romeo

By Lyn Romeo8th April 20198th April 2019Engage

Anyone working in the adult social care sector will appreciate the pressing need to grow the workforce – which is already 1.47 million strong – to ensure it is fit

Bill passes Commons hurdle as MPs vote for assisted dying in England and Wales

Net migration drops 20% to 728,000 after hitting record 906,000 in 2023

Urgent need for training to spot and act on sex abuse within families, review finds