‘Landmark strategy’ unveiled to improve the lives of autistic people
Improving the lives of autistic people is the focus of a new multi-million pound strategy launched by the government, backed by £75m investment in its first year. It aims to speed up diagnosis and improve support and care for autistic people. The funding includes £40 million through the NHS Long Term Plan to improve capacity […]
Richmond and Wandsworth become first councils in England to roll out single social care system
The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and the London Borough of Wandsworth (Richmond and Wandsworth) have successfully integrated Mosaic, Servelec’s case management software for social care, with one supporting process across both local authorities. This makes Richmond and Wandsworth the first councils in England to implement a single social care system with one business […]
Calls for assistive technology to become mainstream in adult social care services
Assistive technology (AT) should be a key aspect in the Government’s planned reforms for the social care sector to become mainstream in the delivery of adult social care services, according to a new report released by the County Councils Network (CCN). “Employing Assistive Technology in Adult Social Care” published in partnership with Tunstall Healthcare, closely […]
Facilities Management Forum: All your 2022 needs in one place
Join us and your peers at the next Facilities Management Forum, which takes place on the 1st & 2nd September, at the Midland Hotel, Manchester. Your pass is entirely free and we would love it if you were able to join us on the new date. Meet with innovative solutions providers who match your own requirements […]
Do you specialise in Dementia Care solutions? 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 August we’ll be focusing on Dementia Care. 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 Dementia Care solutions and would […]
SCPI Pierval Santé moves into UK healthcare with £34m care home deal
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of a group of three prime care home assets to SCPI Pierval Santé, a French Real Estate Investment Fund specialising in healthcare assets across multiple European countries. The three care homes – Mountfitchet House in Essex, Ambleside Care Home in Stratford-upon-Avon, and Brook Court […]
Pilot scheme to help people exercise more to ease NHS burden
Plans for a new pilot to help people exercise more and eat better have been laid out, as the government looks for a partner to help run the scheme. As part of what the government is calling a ‘world-leading’ healthy weight strategy, the new scheme will explore the best ways to incentivise adults to make […]
Join us in September at the Facilities Management Forum
The Facilities Management Forum is now taking place on the 1st & 2nd September, at the Midland Hotel, Manchester – Join us! Your pass is entirely free and we would love it if you were able to join us on the new date. Meet with innovative solutions providers who match your own requirements and attend the […]
Care Roadshows in Liverpool is less than 3 weeks away
By Care Roadshows Here at Care Roadshows, our aim is to improve the lives of the older generation, by bringing visitors together with suppliers and sector experts to help providers achieve outstanding levels of care, time and time again. Our events offer a chance for you to be inspired and informed, whilst helping you to […]
Co-founder of domiciliary care provider receives Chief Nurse’s Adult Social Care Award
The social care sector is being celebrated for their incredible work, as the managing director of a domiciliary care provider business has been confirmed as the first recipient of the new Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care award. Camille Leavold (pictured above, left), the first award winner, has 25 years hands on experience in the […]
