Care England has released its latest publication ‘Care for our future – the roadmap to a sustainable future for adult social care’’ which sets out an adult social care roadmap focusing on workforce, funding and integration. The publication issues a series of policy recommendations for the next Government to implement within 100 days, 2 years …
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The 2021 Census data (“The Data”) was released by the Office of National Statistics (“ONS”) on 17 February 2023. The Data shows a rapid growth in the number of over 65s living alone across England and Wales. This is expected to drive a surge in demand for later life social care and other public health …
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On Friday 3 February 2023, staff at the Care Quality Commission (“CQC”) started to vote on whether to launch industrial action over pay. The following five unions are involved: UNISON PCS Prospect Royal College of Nursing Unite The five unions have been balloting workers who inspect, monitor and regulate hospitals, care providers, GP practices, dental …
According to an article published in the Guardian on 23 February 2022, care providers have been hit by staff shortages, mandatory jab policies, and COVID-19 cases all of which have exacerbated the care crisis. More than 1,600 care home beds have been lost in just a six month period, as staff shortages continue to worsen …
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The largest representative body for independent providers of adult social care, Care England, has responded to the Competition and Market Authority’s consultation document on draft advice on consumer law for care home providers. Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive of Care England has said:- “Unfortunately the CMA has limited the scope of its draft guidance …
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