Care minister calls on agencies to work in public interest
Care minister, Helen Whately, is calling on recruitment agencies in the health and care sector to work in partnership with…
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20,000 evictions could go ahead during coronavirus outbreak
Homelessness charity, Shelter, warns that ‘watered-down’ legislation will not protect those who are already in the process of being evicted….
Coronavirus bill ‘not enough’ in battle against pandemic
The coronavirus bill received its first debate in the House of Commons yesterday (March 23). It will go before the…
Coronavirus crisis shows why homelessness urgently needs to become a thing of the past
Nicholas Pleace, professor of social policy, University of York and Joanne Bretherton, research fellow, University of York explain why homelessness…
Technology challenge to support people who are isolating
£500,000 of funding is available for technology companies who come up with digital support solutions for people who need to…
Call for people to work or volunteer in social care
In response to COVID19 pandemic Care England, the largest representative body for independent providers of adult social care is calling…
Face-to-face health assessments for benefits suspended amid coronavirus outbreak
Claimants on disability benefits will no longer be required to attend face-to-face assessments. The change also covers health checks for…
Emergency support for rough sleepers during coronavirus outbreak
Communities secretary Robert Jenrick announces £3.2m emergency funding to help rough sleepers to self-isolate. Housing bosses have announced rough sleepers…
