Council leaders are calling on ministers to make good on its promise to ‘fix social care’ by setting out plans in tomorrow’s (11th May) Queen’s Speech. Failure to act on securing the future of adult social care as we emerge from the pandemic will be a ‘bitter blow’ to the Read the full article…
The National Care Forum (NCF) has announced the launch of its Kickstart Scheme, to support members to access the Department for Work and Pensions Scheme. NCF are pleased to announce that the first applications have been submitted to DWP to recruit 30 young people into roles within the adult social Read the full article…
A survey commissioned to mark the Local Elections by Dimensions UK, one of the largest not-for-profit providers of support for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, sheds new light on the voting experiences of people with learning difficulties. Launched as part of Dimensions’ Love Your Vote campaign, which Read the full article…
According to a new poll, conducted by the NHS Confederation and Care Women Leaders Network, the physical and mental wellbeing of female health and care staff in England significantly worsened because of working through the COVID-19 pandemic. The poll took place between February and March 2021. More than 80% of Read the full article…
All care home residents will be able to participate in more out of home visits from today, without having to isolate on their return, the Government has announced. Residents will also be able to leave their care homes to visit a friend or family member’s garden, or go on walks Read the full article…
Research into the impact of COVID-19 last year on retirement villages and extra care housing, highlights in what ways the housing-with-care sector’s response may have benefited residents. The RE-COV Study report was officially launched at the Housing LIN’s HAPPI Hour Webinar on 29th April. The study was undertaken by St Read the full article…
The Institute for Government, a London based think tank, has published a new report this week: Devolved Public Services: The NHS, schools and social care in the four nations. Governments provide social care differently in each of the four nations of the UK – and they are likely to diverge Read the full article…
The 2021 ADASS Spring Seminar is taking place this week between Wednesday 27th – 30th April. The new President of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), Stephen Chandler reflected on the lessons of the last year, called on the Government to urgently set out its plans for Read the full article…
Women with learning disabilities are being urged to respond to the call for evidence that will shape the first-ever Government-led Women’s Health Strategy, to ensure health services are meeting the needs of women. An easy read version of the call for evidence has been launched, with the aim of encouraging Read the full article…
A signed open letter has been sent to the Prime Minister today, calling for a ‘1948 moment’ for adult social care and to establish a long-term and sustainable future for the sector. The letter, signed by more than 28 co-signatories, was delivered to the Prime Minister this morning. Organisations and Read the full article…
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