Regulator warns one in four social care services failing on safety
A recent study by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has revealed that 23% of care homes, nursing homes and home care services require immediate improvement on safety, with a further 2% not meeting sufficient safety regulations. Regulators observed residents not getting enough time to eat and drink, and not being helped to the toilet quickly […]
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 […]
Heartburn pills could lead to asthma
A study has suggested a potential link between mothers taking heartburn pills during pregnancy and children developing asthma. Hormonal changes such as pressure on the stomach often cause increased heartburn or acid reflux during the pregnancy period, so scientists are stressing that the links remain inconclusive. “It is important to stress that this association does […]
Alzheimer drug encourages tooth growth and repair
King’s College London has discovered positive effects on teeth through an already tested drug to combat Alzheimer’s disease. Published in Scientific Reports, Dental Institute scientists believe they have a discovered a way to stimulate the stem cells within a tooth, regenerating and repairing a cavity without artificial assistance. The current standard method for cavity repair […]
Care shortages failing the UK’s most vulnerable…
A survey by the Family and Childcare Trust has revealed that four in five local authorities in the UK report not having enough care for older people in their area. The Trust’s Older People’s Care Survey funded by Legal & General found more than 6.4 million people aged 65 and over are living in areas […]
Disability group argues social value is key to reducing inequalities…
A new practical resource that supports the delivery of social value in the commissioning of social care has been developed by the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG). The group, which represents over 80 voluntary sector and not-for-profit disability and care organisations, has introduced ‘VODG Social Value Toolkit’ in a bid to promote increased cooperation between social care commissioners and providers. The guidance has been […]
Men less likely to seek medical support for a mental health condition…
The Mental Health Foundation has found as part of its recent analysis that 28 per cent of men did not seek medical support for a mental health condition compared to 19 per cent of women. A survey conducted by YouGov polling over 2,500 concludes that men who have had a mental health problem are not only less likely than women to have sought medical support for their […]
Castle Retirement Living to open new flagship development…
Castle Retirement Living has announced it will open its first flagship development – Castle View Windsor – expected to be completed by the autumn 2018 providing 130 homes for the over 55s, as well as an additional 72 bed care home operated by Care UK. Located next door to Windsor Lawn Tennis Club, the £50 […]
Guest Blog, Dr. Jamie Wilson: Brexit and the Care Crisis…
Vulnerable elderly and disabled people in need of care could be put at risk as a result of Brexit. How can the care industry respond, so that each individual is able to receive the support they need? A care crisis is looming in this country. As many as 80,000 care workers may lose their right […]
