In a move hailed as a victory for community involvement, Stoke-on-Trent City Council has greenlit a more equitable charging policy for adult social care services. This decision, reached on Tuesday 23 April, follows a comprehensive … read more >> Stoke-on-Trent Council Adopts Fairer Charging Policy for Adult Social Care Services
Leeds Council Unveils Ambitious Plans to Address Disparities in Adult Social Care Amid Concerns Over Varying Life Expectancies Leeds City Council has announced a comprehensive three-year plan aimed at bolstering adult social care services, citing … read more >> Leeds Council Unveils Plans to Address Disparities in Adult Social Care
The United Nations has issued a scathing critique of the UK government’s treatment of disabled individuals, accusing it of “demonising” them through its “traumatising” benefits system. At a gathering in Geneva on Monday, the United … read more >> UN Warns UK Government of “Demonising” Disabled People Through Benefits System
In the heart of the ongoing debate surrounding social care in the UK, Mencap has launched its poignant ‘Why We Care’ campaign, shedding light on the critical challenges faced by support workers and the individuals … read more >> Mencap’s Call to Action: Why We Care Campaign Urges Government Action Amid Social Care Crisis
CQC Report: Health and Social Care in England Under Strain Amidst Economic Pressures and Workforce Challenges The annual assessment from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) sheds light on the state of health and adult social … read more >> Unmasking the Crisis: CQC’s Deep Dive into England’s Care Quality
The government has pledged an additional £50 million to local authorities to expedite home adaptations for elderly individuals and those with disabilities, ensuring their continued independence. This funding initiative aims to assist older and disabled … read more >> UK Government Announces £50 Million Extra Funding for Home Adaptations
In a stark and concerning revelation, Somerset Council has issued a warning, expressing its dire financial straits in sustaining both adult and children’s social care. This ominous disclosure follows a recurrent occurrence, as the authority … read more >> Somerset Council Sounds Alarm Over Depleting Funds for Social Care
In a dire revelation, the social care sector finds itself perched on a precarious precipice, grappling with a staggering funding deficit of £1.5 billion, according to newly unearthed research. The implications of this financial void … read more >> Austerity’s Toll: Social Care Struggles with £1.5 Billion Funding Void
Dozens of home care companies in England are teetering on the edge of collapse as they struggle to cope with a financial crisis caused by unpaid invoices from local councils and the NHS. According to … read more >> Home Care Crisis: Unpaid Bills Push Companies to the Brink of Collapse
Rising costs and staffing issues jeopardise contract between Scottish Care and council body Cosla, leading to concerns over care home closures in Scotland. Care home closures in Scotland could escalate if a deal is not … read more >> Scottish Care Homes in Peril: As Pay Deal Gridlock Intensifies
