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
A new report by the Kings Fund details the significant level of support unpaid carers in England provide to their family members or friends. The report “Caring in a Complex World.”, compiled by Deborah Fenney, … read more >> Unpaid Carers: Unsung Heroes of the Healthcare System
The NHS, the pride of the United Kingdom, is facing a formidable challenge – a workforce crisis that threatens the quality of care for its citizens. The current shortage of skilled healthcare professionals, coupled with … read more >> Addressing the Workforce Crisis for the Ageing Population
