800k vulnerable people ‘slipped through the net’
Around 800,000 extremely vulnerable people ‘slipped through the net’ at the beginning of the pandemic and failed to get the…
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Whitehall chief insists councils are ‘adequately funded’
A senior civil servant has told MPs that councils are ‘adequately funded’ when it comes to social care. Speaking in…
Parkinson’s Disease requires tailored support and outstanding levels of care
Sunday April marked World Parkinson’s Day. A series of events were held around the world raising awareness of Parkinson’s disease…
New online hub to help over 50s plan for later in life
Live-in care service provider Elder has teamed up with Co-op Legal Services to help people take charge of later life finances and…
Government under fire over minimum wage laws
Unison and Mencap have called on Boris Johnson to reform the minimum wage laws affecting thousands of care workers. …
Can retirement communities help solve the social care crisis?
Retirement communities are becoming increasingly popular in other countries, but could they work as well in the UK, asks David…
Evidence sought for children’s homes inquiry
The Education Committee is calling for written evidence from anyone with experience of working in children’s homes, young people who…
New hub launches to support independent living
A new online hub has been launched to make it easier for health, care and housing professionals to prescribe equipment…
