Reform think tank proposes compulsory insurance scheme
Spiralling social care costs could be funded by a compulsory insurance scheme, according to a report by a Reform think tank. The proposed scheme, costing £30 per month and mandated by the Government, would help towards the growing costs of caring for the elderly and an ageing population. An by the Reform think-tank reveals that […]
Care workers ‘should receive more than living wage’
MSPs have called on the Scottish Government to make care workers a pay priority in a bid to ensure gender equality pay and encourage more men to work in the sector. The recommendation comes as part of a report from Holyrood’s economy, jobs and fair work committee. Committee convener Gordon Lindhurst said: “The committee is […]
Dutch hospital deploys world’s first autonomous indoor drone
A drone developed by a team of students in the Netherlands has been deployed at Maxima Medisch Centrum, helping to move objects for the less mobile and playing tic-tac-toe with children who communicate with the drone through hand gestures. Blue Jay, founded in 2015 by a group of students, was the result of the the […]
Questions over care reforms following General Election
Vital social care reforms are set to be left on the back burner after the Conservative Party failed to win a majority, claim some experts. In response to the General Election results, Vic Raynor, executive director at the National Care Forum commented: “It is critical that the new Government recognises the significance that social care […]
Sign up for the NCA’s Regional Clinics
National Care Association’s Regional Business Clinics have forged partnerships with care sector business leaders to look at how they can support you to run your business. The Clinics will present individuals with specialised sector experience, who will share with you invaluable tools for your business with Barclays Bank, Skills for Care, Christie & Co, Lester Aldridge and […]
Looking back at the 20th Anniversary Care Forum
Earlier this week, the Care Forum celebrated 20 years of bringing together senior care home professionals with leading suppliers to the sector. Over the last two decades, thousands of new relationships have been forged, resulting in £millions of business being done, budgets being saved and new skills and practices discovered. Governments, fashion and technology may […]
Brits would rather save for holiday than future care
New research has revealed that almost half of Brits (47%) have a holiday fund, whereas only 3% have a care home fund. The research from Care England, the largest representative body for independent providers of adult social care, also found that almost three quarters of Brits (73%) have no idea how much the average weekly […]
Families repaid £70m after Welsh Government after care bill blunder
Care home fees estimated at £70m that were paid by families in Wales by mistake have been paid back by the Welsh Government. Over 7,500 claims for wrong payments were received by the Welsh board since 1996. Elderly people sold assets to pay for places in care homes when – due to their health conditions […]
Personalised playlists in care homes reduce the use of anti-psychotic drugs
A study by researchers from Brown University in the US has found that people with dementia who listened to music tailored to their own personal tastes and memories needed less anti-psychotic medication. The research found that the playlists had a ‘calming or pleasurable effect’ on the residents of the care homes. Nearly 200 care homes, […]
Care UK launches online guide for carers
Independent health and social care services provider Care UK have launched an online guide aimed at supporting those who provide care to relatives or close friends. ‘A Helping Hand’ is an easy-to-follow guide comprising practical and emotional advice from Care UK’s own team. The guide also provides information on the rights of carers and the […]
