Adult social care funding topped up by £60m
The government will provide an extra £60 million to local authorities to support the adult social care response to COVID-19 in January, the government has confirmed. The Adult Social Care – Omicron Support Fund is on top of the £388 million infection control and testing fund announced earlier in the year to prevent infections and […]
Your bespoke agenda at the Care Forum…
We have a free place for you to attend the Care Forum, which takes place on the 6th & 7th June at Whittlebury Park in Northamptonshire – Register today! This two-day event is a great opportunity to discuss your upcoming projects with solution providers, learn from industry speakers and enjoy meals & refreshments. An overnight stay at […]
Social Care Ombudsman to focus on ‘strengthening and modernising’
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has launched its vision for the way its work might develop and change. Launched today, the Triennial Review sets out its vision of what the Ombudsman’s role should be in local government and adult social care accountability and redress, and what a modern and responsive Ombudsman service could […]
CQC: People’s experience of vital mental health services ‘poorest for years’
An annual survey from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), has found that people’s experiences of mental health care continue to be poor, with people’s experience of some areas of care at their lowest point in eight years. CQC’s Community Mental Health Survey shows that nearly half of respondents reported that their mental health had deteriorated due to changes made […]
Review ordered into medical device bias
A far-reaching review is being launched into the impact of potential bias in the design and use of medical devices. There are concerns that the way medical devices and technologies are designed and used could mean a patient’s diagnosis and treatment is affected by their gender or ethnic background, exacerbating existing inequalities in healthcare. The […]
What do Brits really think about care homes?
Care homes play a larger role in our lives than we think. In fact, 28.6 million UK adults (54%) have, or have had, a friend or family member live in a care home. During the pandemic care homes were placed in the spotlight and, as a result, awareness and knowledge of what they are and […]
Level up in 2022 with our online courses for care professionals
Our selection of online courses tailored specifically for the care sector will enable you to both learn new skills and improve existing ones – sign up today! These are specially-curated online courses designed to help you and your team improve expertise and learn new things. The Healthcare online learning bundle provides you with over 50 […]
Do you specialise in Infection Control for care homes? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Care Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the care sector – and in January we’ll be focusing on Infection Control. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help care industry professionals find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of Infection Control solutions and would […]
Care home offers staff discount card to support local businesses
Lace Hill Manor, a £9.5million care home under construction in Buckingham, has unveiled plans for a discount card to encourage staff to ‘shop local.’ The 62-bed care home, part of the Maria Mallaband Care Group which has more than 80 homes across the UK, is set to open next February, creating 70 new jobs. In […]
Find your next suppliers at the Facilities Management Forum
Delegate places are still available for January’s Facilities Management Forum – book yours today! The Forum provides a platform for senior procurement professionals and their suppliers – for one-to-one business meetings, learning and networking. Your place is entirely free and includes benefits such as; – An itinerary of one-to-one meetings with solution providers – A seat at […]
