Government proposes improvement plan for Northamptonshire children’s services
The Government has proposed to appoint a commissioner to oversee improvements at Northamptonshire children’s social care services, following concerns raised by existing commissioners and Ofsted about how the council supports vulnerable children and families. Education Secretary Damian Hinds and the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government James Brokenshire have written to the […]
Sleep-in shift pay compliance scheme launched
The government has launched a new compliance scheme for social care providers that may have incorrectly paid workers below legal minimum wage hourly rates for sleep-in shifts. Social care employers will be able to opt into the new Social Care Compliance Scheme (SCCS), giving them up to a year to identify what they owe to […]
Live music ‘benefits the whole care home’
A study by Music Now and the University of Winchester is recommending that live music should be essential in all UK care homes. The authors say they have ground-breaking evidence about how music can benefit people living and working in care, and provide practical guidance about how music can be introduced affordably and sustainably. Live Music […]
Registration open for Care Forum 2019
The Care Forum returns on June 10th & 11th 2019 after another super successful event earlier this year. Join us for FREE as our VIP guest – simply register your place here. Attending benefits include: Connect with innovative and budget-saving suppliers based on your own requirements and upcoming projects – no hard sell and no […]
New wing opens at North Lincs autism provision in response to rising demand
Options Barton in North Lincolnshire – a specialist residential and education provision for children with autism and associated complex needs – is celebrating the opening of a brand new wing. The new building enables the facility to extend its student intake to offer specialist support and expertise to more young people with autism – which […]
DHSC unveils care worker recruitment drive
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a 30 day initiative to promote jobs in the adult social care sector, running from October 31st in Gloucestershire and Tyne and Wear. The scheme will explore the best marketing channels for carer recruitment in the two locations ahead of a full national campaign in […]
Extra NHS and social care spending a ‘sticking plaster’
Chancellor Philip Hammond used his budget speech to announce that local authorities in England will receive a further £650 million in social care funding next year – but reaction from health bosses has been mixed. In addition, the NHS budget will increase by £20.5 billion after inflation by 2023-24 – within this, the NHS will […]
Secure your free place at the Care Forum
The Care Forum takes place on July 1st & 2nd 2019 at Heythrop Park in Oxfordshire – make sure you secure your place! The Forum is a highly-focused event that brings care home facilities and operations professionals together for one-to-one business meetings, interactive seminars and valuable networking opportunities. Click here to register. Over two working […]
RECOMMENDED: Dementia Care
As part of our regular Recommended series we’re shining a spotlight on Dementia Care products and services, starting with Pivotell… Pivotell supply a range of medication and daily living reminders for those with mild confusion to those with dementia and severe cognitive impairment. Pivotell Automatic Pill Dispensers are widely used by Health and Social Care […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Digital Touchscreen Nursecall – Join the digital revolution!
Contact us via www.aurum79.co.uk. Every bed-head of a registered care facility requires a fully compliant Nursecall Unit – what if this compliant Nursecall Unit was also a touchscreen console which allowed: carers to access and enter care notes, residents to video chat with loved ones and relatives to provide remote support? The ENS Aurum Touchscreen […]
