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Learning and Development New Resource

NEW FRAMEWORK LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS IN SOCIAL CARE

A new practical resource, the Learning and Development framework supporting occupational therapists new or returning to work in adult social care, has been launched for use across the UK. ...
Novacare recruitment and retention project

CARE RECRUITMENT PROJECT LAUNCHED IN PREPARATION FOR BREXIT

Novacare, service and solution provider for the care industry, has launched a project to support the care industry with the recruitment and retention of staff in preparation for Brexit and the...
Following the release of the Care Quality Commission’s State of Care report, published today 15th October, a number of leading charities within the care sector have spoken out criticising the government’s approach to social care.

GOVERNMENT’S SOCIAL CARE APPROACH REQUIRES URGENT CHANGE, CHARITIES WARN

Following the release of the Care Quality Commission’s State of Care report, published today 15th October, a number of leading charities within the care sector have spoken out criticising the...
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has appointed Sue Cawthray, Chief Executive Officer of Harrogate Neighbours Housing Association, as its new National Chair. Pic: Sue Cawthray with Neel Radia.

THE NACC APPOINTS NEW NATIONAL CHAIR

The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has appointed Sue Cawthray, Chief Executive Officer of Harrogate Neighbours Housing Association, as its new National Chair. The appointment was...
Dr Chai Patel CBE FRCP, Founder and retiring Chairman of HC-One, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Knight Frank Healthcare & Senior Living Dinner 2019.

RETIRING HC-ONE CHAIRMAN PRESENTED WITH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Dr Chai Patel CBE FRCP, Founder and retiring Chairman of HC-One, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Knight Frank Healthcare & Senior Living Dinner 2019. This prestigious prize is...
Nicola Brooks appointed to Chair of Belong

BELONG APPOINTS NICOLA BROOKS AS NEW CHAIR

Nicola Brooks, the Vice-chair of not-for-profit care village operator Belong, has been appointed Chair of the organisation. Nicola succeeds the outgoing Roger Hoyle, who has stepped down after four...
Adult social care’s economic contribution has increased to £40.5 billion, according to research carried out by Skills for Care.

ADULT SOCIAL CARE CONTRIBUTES £40.5 BILLION TO ECONOMY

Adult social care’s economic contribution has increased to £40.5 billion, according to research carried out by Skills for Care. The new figure was revealed in Skills for Care’s...
A petition calling on the government to introduce free personal care for older people, signed by more than 13,000 people in just over two weeks, has been presented to the Prime Minister.

CAMPAIGNERS PRESENT FREE PERSONAL CARE PETITION TO PM

A petition calling on the government to introduce free personal care for older people, signed by more than 13,000 people in just over two weeks, has been presented to the Prime Minister. Staff and...
The adult social care sector is being urged by the Minister for Care, Caroline Dinenage, to back the next phase of a recruitment campaign launched by the Department of Health and Social Care.

MINISTER FOR CARE SUPPORTS SOCIAL CARE RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN

The adult social care sector is being urged by the Minister for Care to back the next phase of a recruitment campaign launched by the Department of Health and Social Care. The first phase of the...
Skills for Care has signed up to the Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health, which brings organisations together to tackle poor mental health.

SKILLS FOR CARE SIGNS COMMITMENT TO BETTER MENTAL HEALTH

Skills for Care has signed up to the Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health , which brings organisations together to tackle poor mental health. The Prevention Concordat, co-ordinated by...

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