In a speech to captured attention at the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) spring seminar, Minister Helen Whately, the Minister of State for Social Care of the United Kingdom, purported to outline … read more >> Minister Whately’s Speech: Ambitious Plans or Hollow Promises?
In a move hailed as a victory for community involvement, Stoke-on-Trent City Council has greenlit a more equitable charging policy for adult social care services. This decision, reached on Tuesday 23 April, follows a comprehensive … read more >> Stoke-on-Trent Council Adopts Fairer Charging Policy for Adult Social Care Services
Leeds Council Unveils Ambitious Plans to Address Disparities in Adult Social Care Amid Concerns Over Varying Life Expectancies Leeds City Council has announced a comprehensive three-year plan aimed at bolstering adult social care services, citing … read more >> Leeds Council Unveils Plans to Address Disparities in Adult Social Care
The United Nations has issued a scathing critique of the UK government’s treatment of disabled individuals, accusing it of “demonising” them through its “traumatising” benefits system. At a gathering in Geneva on Monday, the United … read more >> UN Warns UK Government of “Demonising” Disabled People Through Benefits System
In the heart of the ongoing debate surrounding social care in the UK, Mencap has launched its poignant ‘Why We Care’ campaign, shedding light on the critical challenges faced by support workers and the individuals … read more >> Mencap’s Call to Action: Why We Care Campaign Urges Government Action Amid Social Care Crisis
The government has pledged an additional £50 million to local authorities to expedite home adaptations for elderly individuals and those with disabilities, ensuring their continued independence. This funding initiative aims to assist older and disabled … read more >> UK Government Announces £50 Million Extra Funding for Home Adaptations
In what marks four years since former Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s promise to tackle the social care crisis, 60 charities forming the Care and Support Alliance (CSA) have come together to plead with the current … read more >> No More Broken Promises: Care and Support Alliance’s Cry for Action
A recent report by the House of Lords Adult Social Care Committee has shed light on the “invisible” nature of adult social care, highlighting the lack of understanding and recognition it receives from the public, … read more >> Shining a Spotlight on Neglected Social Care
The Local Government Association (LGA) has called for the abandonment of the government’s plans to introduce a single-word rating system for adult social care services, citing concerns about the ability of councils to fulfil their … read more >> Government Urged to Rethink Single-Word Ratings for Adult Social Care
Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock appeared before the Covid Inquiry today to provide insights into the UK’s level of preparedness for the devastating pandemic that swept the nation. However, the inquiry took an emotional turn … read more >> Inquiry Unveils Shortcomings in UK’s Covid Readiness as Hancock Faces Widow’s Anguish
