The Care Minister, Helen Whately, has declined to support Matt Hancock’s assertion that the government established a “protective ring around care homes” during the initial stages of the pandemic. Whately, who served under the former … read more >> Care Minister Refuses to Back Hancock’s Claim of a “Protective Ring” around Care Homes
Rising costs and staffing issues jeopardise contract between Scottish Care and council body Cosla, leading to concerns over care home closures in Scotland. Care home closures in Scotland could escalate if a deal is not … read more >> Scottish Care Homes in Peril: As Pay Deal Gridlock Intensifies
A new report by the Kings Fund details the significant level of support unpaid carers in England provide to their family members or friends. The report “Caring in a Complex World.”, compiled by Deborah Fenney, … read more >> Unpaid Carers: Unsung Heroes of the Healthcare System
The NHS, the pride of the United Kingdom, is facing a formidable challenge – a workforce crisis that threatens the quality of care for its citizens. The current shortage of skilled healthcare professionals, coupled with … read more >> Addressing the Workforce Crisis for the Ageing Population
A new report published by The Open University outlines, the value relational care with when looking after the elderly. The study, conducted by a team of leading academics, experts, and researchers, delved into the transformative … read more >> Open University toolkit aims to revolutionise social care
WUTH, WCHC and Wirral Council are holding an open day to discuss pathways into care roles across the Wirral. Careers in Health and Social Care Open DayDate : 10th June 2023Time : 10 am to … read more >> Wirral Careers in Health and Social Care Open Day
Experts from the Care Policy and Evaluation Centre (CPEC) at the London School of Economics (LSE) have conducted research to analyze the impact of the first wave of Covid-19 on the social care system in … read more >> Building a Resilient Social Care System in England
Union calls for national care service as Shaw Healthcare’s new terms hit lowest paid workers A care home firm, Shaw Healthcare, has come under fire as it faces allegations of pressuring its employees to accept … read more >> Union Calls Out Shaw Healthcare for Bullying Tactics Against Employees
In December 2021, the People at the Heart of Care white paper was published, presenting a transformative 10-year vision for adult social care in the UK. Shaped through extensive collaboration with national and local government, … read more >> UK Government Unveils Next Steps to Reform Social Care
In a bid to improve the quality and effectiveness of adult social care in England, the government has launched a call for evidence to develop a new care workforce pathway. The pathway aims to set … read more >> Government call’s for evidence on a new care workforce pathway
