Councils are spending over £200 per person more on children’s services and adult social care compared to a decade ago, with these two services alone... Local Authorities Spending “Unsustainable” Two-Thirds Of Their Budgets On Care Services appeared first on The Carer.

Government is falling short on its promise to “fix the crisis in social care” as chronic understaffing, rising waiting lists and patchwork funding place sustained... Government Falls Short Of Promise To Fix Care Crisis Report Reveals appeared first on The Carer.

The government has announced that 4D mapping technology, which has the ability to detect falls using sensors and then automatically alert carers, is to be piloted in care homes in England. Government backs ‘4D tech’ to prevent falls in social care settings appeared first on Nursing Times.

Nurses and other clinicians who specialise in working in care homes represent an important resource when it comes to improving the quality of end-of-life care for residents, a large US study suggests. Nurses practicing primarily in care homes ‘improve end-of-life care’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

New guidance has been launched to support the development of student placements in social care settings. New guidance promotes student nurse placements in social care appeared first on Nursing Times.

A scheme that uses technology to identify and support respiratory patients who are at risk of fuel poverty has been transformative in just 12 months, according to nurses leading the initiative. Fuel poverty scheme helping nurses to make ‘unbelievable difference’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Nurses from a black and minority ethnic (BME) background are still far less likely to get hired or promoted – and more likely to be bullied or abused – in the NHS than their white counterparts, according to new data from the health service. Progress ‘critical’ on tackling racial discrimination in NHS appeared first on Nursing Times.

Two Keith care homes have joined forces in a bid to bring the local community together through a series of fun and inclusive activities. Glenisla... Keith Care Homes Harness Friendly Town’s Community Spirit appeared first on The Carer.

Staff and Residents families at Hethersett Hall in Hethersett have taken part in collecting food for Food and Beverage Buggies (FABB) Carol McWhinnie the founder... Hethersett Hall Care Home Does A Fabb Food Collection appeared first on The Carer.

Residents and staff at Woodside House in Thorpe celebrated all things Irish for St Patrick’s Day this week. The home was decorated with shamrocks and... St Patrick’s Day Gets The Green Light At Local Care Home appeared first on The Carer.

Today Tuesday 19 March 2024, will see the Covid Inquiry hold the first preliminary hearing for its investigation into the Care Sector across the UK (Module... Inquiry Holds First Preliminary Hearing For Sixth Investigation: The Care Sector Across The UK appeared first on The Carer.

HC-One’s April Park Care Home in Eckington, Derbyshire, has marked Global Recycling Day which took place on Monday 18th March 2024 which aims to recognise... Eckington Care Home Marks Global Recycling Day appeared first on The Carer.