NHS Confederation: Social care workforce crisis risks patient safety
NHS leaders across England say staffing gaps and a lack of capacity in social care are putting the care and safety of patients in the NHS at risk. Almost 250…
read moreNHS leaders across England say staffing gaps and a lack of capacity in social care are putting the care and safety of patients in the NHS at risk. Almost 250…
read moreA sector-leading not-for-profit organisation has partnered with a key health and social care provider to help vulnerable people in need of care. Hafod, which describes itself as a socially conscious…
read moreMore than £15 million will be given to local authorities across England to help them implement new social care charging reforms to bring an end to the unpredictable cost of…
read moreNHS Digital’s flagship security awareness toolkit, Keep I.T. Confidential, has been updated to help support social care organisations to improve security culture within their care settings. The free campaign materials,…
read moreHealth and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid has welcomed the publication of an independent review of health and adult social care leadership, led by General Sir Gordon Messenger and Dame…
read moreScotland’s colleges have responded to the recruitment crisis facing social care by launching Introduction to a Career in Social Care – an online course designed to bring more trained candidates…
read moreMandatory vaccinations introduced by the government in November led to skilled care workers vacating care positions. Up to 20% of the homecare workforce equating to over 75,000 people were predicted…
read moreThe social care workforce is absolutely vital. Without the work carried out by the incredibly skilled and talented people both in residential care settings and for vulnerable people living at…
read moreCare England has responded to the Government’s proposals to ensure market sustainability and a fair cost of care, outlining key issues, questions and concerns. The industry body’s detailed document is in…
read moreA new online training programme for anyone interested in a career in social care is being rolled out by Social Care Wales following the success of a pilot programme, which…
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