£1.5m funding available for medical device innovations
A new competition has been launched by the that aims to provide SMEs developing medical technologies the chance to apply for a share of £1.5 million to help evaluate medical devices in real-world clinical settings. The government says Life sciences is one of the defining industries of the UK, with over 5,000 companies and 250,000 […]
Want to know how to change the world? Find out at the Care Forum
Join the industry at the Care Forum and you’ll have the opportunity to discover the latest insights in care procedures and tactics. This unique two-day event takes place on June 10th& 11th at Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire and is entirely FREE for you to attend. Your VIP pass includes access to a series of seminars by […]
Study to analyse links between sleep and dementia
A new state of the art sleep unit has opened at the University of East Anglia (UEA), with scientists eager to investigate whether there is a link between sleep deprivation and dementia. Sleep disturbances are common in dementia. But it is not yet known whether Alzheimer’s causes sleep problems, or whether sleep problems could be […]
Network with the best at the Care Forum
Don’t miss the chance to join senior care professionals from Brookvale Healthcare, Elysium Health Care, Sue Ryder and more this Summer. The Care Forum takes place on June 10th & 11th at Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire. In addition to two full days of business networking, you will get the latest insights and advice on trends in […]
Do you specialise in Sensory Gardens & Equipment? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Care Briefing we’re be shining the spotlight on a different part of the care sector – and in May we’ll be focussing on Sensory Gardens & Equipment. 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 Sensory […]
£4.8m available for local digital adult social care projects
Organisations that provide and commission adult social care services have been invited to bid for a share of £4.8m to roll out local digital projects on a wider scale. Applications for the Social Care Digital Pathfinders grant are open for existing products and services that have already been piloted in small local areas, or […]
Care Forum 2019: Don’t miss out!
The Care Forum is a free event that matches you up with innovative suppliers who can provide the solutions you require. Guarantee your place at this unique event. Your VIP pass includes: A bespoke itinerary of face-to-face meetings with suppliers based on mutual agreement. No hard sell, and no time wasted. Entry to a series […]
Social Care Wales confirms new Director of Regulation
David Pritchard has been appointed new director, replacing Gerry Evans who retired from the position in March. Pritchard previously worked for the Welsh Government, leading work on social care policy and the NHS workforce. He will take up the role on April 29th, 2019. Sue Evans, chief executive of Social Care Wales, said: “I am […]
Councils urged to back public call to end the crisis in social care
Momentum is growing behind free personal care for the over 65s in England, with Independent Age calling on local councillors to support the movement. Health care leaders have been longtime advocates of free personal health care to the over 65s, something that is available in Scotland, but as yet not in England or Wales, where […]
Effects of Brexit on care jobs laid bare
The £30,000 per annum salary threshold proposed in the Government’s future immigration system will impact the recruitment of care staff, according to the Local Government Association (LGO). In its latest Brexit Briefing paper, the body says many social care and health jobs do not meet the requirements for the minimum skills or salary threshold. The […]
