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The adult social care workforce in England has grown to 1.49 million workers, according to a new report from Skills for Care.

ADULT SOCIAL CARE WORKFORCE GROWS TO 1.49 MILLION PEOPLE

The adult social care workforce in England has grown to 1.49 million workers, according to a new report from Skills for Care. The latest jump in worker numbers was revealed in Skills for...
Future of Care Conference

CAROLINE DINENAGE TO SPEAK AT FUTURE OF CARE CONFERENCE

The Minister of State for Care, Caroline Dinenage MP, will deliver the keynote speech at the Future of Care Conference. The Minister will join a roster of leading experts and high-profile care...
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PM’S SOCIAL CARE PLEDGE WILL BE TOUGHER THAN BREXIT, WARNS CARE EXPERT

Following Boris Johnson’s first speech as Prime Minister, which included a pledge to improve the state of social care, experts in care and protection have voiced their concerns on his promises...
Home Instead Senior Care, an award-winning homecare provider, has received its 50th outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

HOME INSTEAD CELEBRATES 50th OUTSTANDING RATING

Home Instead Senior Care, an award-winning homecare provider, has received its 50th outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The Wirral office became Home Instead’s 50th...
New Century Care MD, Phil Smith

NEW CENTURY CARE APPOINTS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR

New Century Care has announced the appointment of Phil Smith as its new Managing Director. New Century Care operates six care homes across the UK, providing expert residential, nursing and dementia...
L-R Robert Longley-Cook Gavin Bashar and William

REPORT CALLS FOR INVESTMENT IN LEARNING DISABILITY SECTOR

A new report has been launched in parliament today, 15th July, setting out the case for a deal for the learning disability sector, focusing on realising the potential of technology to boost...
Skills for Care has launched new resources on the topic of mental health to help social care staff ensure people with learning disabilities get the support they need.

NEW RESOURCES LAUNCHED TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

Skills for Care has launched new resources on the topic of mental health to help social care staff ensure people with learning disabilities get the support they need. The resources, launched as...
John Woodward OBE, one of the driving forces behind the introduction of childcare vouchers in 2005, is campaigning for a similar scheme to end the adult social care crisis.

BACKBENCH MPS URGED TO SUPPORT ADULT SOCIAL CARE CAMPAIGN

Following the latest delay to the social care green paper, a campaigner for the introduction of an adult social care voucher scheme is calling on backbench MPs to put pressure on the government to...
Oake Meadows Work Placement

OAKE MEADOWS SUPPORTS FUTURE GENERATION OF CARE PROFESSIONALS

Oake Meadows care home in Taunton is supporting local college students looking for work experience opportunities in the health and social care sector. Vicky Hunt, 18, and Kanisha Foster, 18, from...
HC-One Best Flu Fighter Campaign

HC-ONE RECOGNISED AT NHS FLU FIGHTER AWARDS 2019

Staff and residents from care group HC-One are in high spirits after the organisation scooped the accolade for ‘Best Flu Fighter Care Campaign’ at the annual NHS Flu Fighter Awards. The...

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